Decision-Making Process around Teenage Motherhood
A Qualitative Exploration of Early Childbearing in Nicaragua
- 340 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Focusing on the perceptions and beliefs surrounding fertility outcomes, this study investigates the high adolescent fertility rates in Nicaragua. Through qualitative data from urban areas, Miriam Müller identifies poverty and traditional gender norms as significant structural constraints impacting women's choices. The book explores the intergenerational transmission of poverty, unraveling the decision-making processes related to teenage motherhood and the resulting consequences on women's lives and opportunities.
