N129 - Jan 24
Birth rate crisis and family diversityThe fall in the fertility rate, the rise in life expectancy and changes in family structures call for a review of public policies.
DossierBirth rate crisis and family diversity
Barcelona has one of the lowest fertility rates globally, yet boasts one of the highest life expectancies. This reality carries profound demographic, social and economic...
The population pyramid of the metropolitan area of Barcelona is not inverted, and the ageing population does...
So-called “new families” are not truly new; they have always existed. Flexible family arrangements and...
In keeping with the model adopted in the Nordic countries, childhood and family policies should cover four...
The vanishing extended family, the complexities of parenting, and the rise of new educational codes are...
The current birth rate crisis is linked to something deeper than cultural or sociological aspects. It is...
The redefinition of fatherhood opens up optimistic possibilities but raises some questions. Why do men...
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J. A. Bayona
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Jaume Plensa
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