Sociology
The Role of Household Bargaining in Fertility Decisions and Contraceptive Use
Quick fact
In many households, a woman's income or education level can dramatically increase her say in contraceptive use, often leading to smaller families and higher birth control uptake—even when her husband initially opposes it.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever wondered why some couples have more children than they planned, even when birth control is available? The answer may lie not in individual choices but in who has the power to make decisions at home.