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Globalization and Contemporary Fertility Convergence.
1Duke University.
Social Forces; a Scientific Medium of Social Study and Interpretation
|February 6, 2018
Summary
Globalization drives fertility convergence by increasing cross-country connections and shared ideas. International trade and participation in organizations like the UN promote similar fertility rates globally.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Demography
- International Relations
Background:
- The global network of nation-states has led to significant social transformations worldwide.
- Fertility change has traditionally been studied as a country-level phenomenon.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the role of political and economic globalization in driving fertility convergence across countries.
- To analyze how cross-country connectedness and the transmission of fertility-related schemas influence fertility patterns.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a theoretical and methodological framework focusing on fertility differences between pairs of countries over time (1965-2009).
- Investigated the impact of various cross-country ties, including bilateral trade, intergovernmental organizations, and regional trade blocs.
Main Results:
- Globalization significantly contributes to fertility convergence through social interaction.
- Specific cross-country ties, such as trade with developed nations, joint participation in the UN and UNESCO, and free trade agreements, foster fertility convergence.
Conclusions:
- Globalization, particularly through trade and organizational interconnectedness, promotes greater similarity in fertility rates across countries.
- This study highlights mechanisms beyond fertility decline, emphasizing the role of globalization in shaping global demographic trends.
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