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Low Birth Rates (V1)

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The western countries women, especially those under 30 years old, are becoming more and more reluctant to give birth to babies. However, the male's status in society remains strong in recent years. The birth rates increased during the 20th century but it remains to decrease in the last two decades, reaching its historical low. In the year 2000, the birth rate remained at around 1%. There are even some negative birth rates in other countries. The birth rate dropped to its lowest point that has never been seen in history. It also has an impact on the male in society especially the young man, and it might have some connection with the unemployment rate as well.

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The western countries women, especially those under 30 years old, are becoming more and more reluctant to give birth to babies. However, the male's status in society remains strong in recent years. The birth rates increased during the 20th century but it remains to decrease in the last two decades, reaching its historical low. In the year 2000, the birth rate remained at around 1%. There are even some negative birth rates in other countries. The birth rate dropped to its lowest point that has never been seen in history. It also has an impact on the male in society especially the young man, and it might have some connection with the unemployment rate as well.
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