Women and Fertility in Bangladesh

Fertility is an important consideration in any study that tries to determine the status of women. This book presents a comprehensive account of the relationship between the two in a developing society. While economic insecurity leads to high fertility, social institutions interact with the economic structure to perpetuate this insecurity. A stagnant economy in turn reinforces this hostile social structure. The only way to break this deadlock, according to Ahmad, is to assure women of a steady income and a chance to play an active role in their own lives.