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Abstract
In many countries, the historical transition towards low fertility was interrupted during the period around the 1950s and '60s, called the Baby Boom. That Baby Boom came completely unexpected. Indeed, at the time, all experts were foreseeing further fertility declines. Still today, we know little about the causes of the Baby Boom. For example, it is not clear whether or not all social groups participated in the trend towards higher fertility. This paper uses data from the Belgian 1981 Census to analyze social differentials in the Baby Boom. More specifically, it will analyze how the timing and quantum of fertility are associated with woman's level of education in the cohorts born between 1901 and 1940. Preliminary results indicate a consistent educational gradient for age at first birth and convergence between women with different levels of education in terms of total cohort fertility.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Paper presented at the International Seminar on Socio-economic Stratification and Fertility before, during and after the Demographic Transition |
Publication status | Published - 28 Sept 2012 |
Event | International Seminar on Socio-economic Stratification and Fertility before, during and after the Demographic Transition - Alghero, Italy Duration: 27 Sept 2012 → 29 Sept 2012 |
Seminar
Seminar | International Seminar on Socio-economic Stratification and Fertility before, during and after the Demographic Transition |
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Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Alghero |
Period | 27/09/12 → 29/09/12 |
Keywords
- fertility
- baby boom
- Belgium
- education
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FWOKN170: Single child families and childlessness during the second demographic transition in Europe
Van Bavel, J.
1/01/06 → 31/12/07
Project: Fundamental
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- 1 Membership of external research organisation
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Unknown (External organisation)
Jan Van Bavel (Member)
1 Jan 2006 → 31 Dec 2010Activity: Membership › Membership of external research organisation