Jolene Tan, Author at N-IUSSP

Fertility and reproduction

More equitable sharing of housework facilitates childbearing among dual-income couples

October 31, 2022October 17, 2022 Jolene Tan

Asia, childbearing, Children, Couples, Household, taiwan, woman, Work

As female labour force participation continues to rise in Taiwan, more women are faced with the dual burden of employment and household responsibilities. Jolene Tan highlights the impact of a … Read more

Fertility and reproduction

Fewer and later births in South Korea, especially among more educated women

October 31, 2022September 12, 2022 Jolene Tan

Asia, Children, Family, Fertility, fertility decline, fertility rate, population

With a total fertility rate of 0.81 in 2021, South Korea has the lowest fertility rate in the world. Within a generally declining trend, and very low levels globally, Jolene … Read more