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The two generation urbanite hypothesis revisited.

N J McGirr, C Hirschman

    Demography
    |February 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    The two-generation urbanite hypothesis, suggesting minimal fertility differences among urban couples, is not supported by recent data. Socioeconomic status and farm background influenced fertility differently across historical cohorts of American women.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • Demography
    • Human Fertility Studies

    Background:

    • Socioeconomic differentials in fertility are traditionally considered minimal for urban couples with nonfarm origins (two-generation urbanites).
    • The "two-generation urbanite hypothesis" posits a lack of significant fertility variations within this demographic group.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To re-evaluate the "two-generation urbanite hypothesis" using contemporary data.
    • To examine if socioeconomic status and farm background continue to correlate with fertility differentials in recent American women cohorts.

    Main Methods:

    • Replication of Duncan's (1965) analysis.
    • Utilized data from three recent fertility surveys encompassing four cohorts of American women.

    Main Results:

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    • No empirical support was found for the "two-generation urbanite hypothesis" in recent cohorts.
    • Significant differences in the relationship between farm background, socioeconomic status, and fertility were observed between early 20th-century and baby boom cohorts.

    Conclusions:

    • The "two-generation urbanite hypothesis" does not accurately describe fertility patterns for recent cohorts of American women.
    • Historical context, including birth cohort (early 1900s vs. baby boom), significantly moderates the influence of socioeconomic status and farm background on fertility.