The document discusses issues related to rapid population growth around the world. It notes that population is rising fast in Africa, where children are seen as a form of security but some do not survive. Many girls in areas with high population growth don't have a choice about marriage and motherhood, getting married young and having little control over family planning. In contrast, population is falling in some more developed countries where women have more choices through education and careers.
The document discusses issues related to rapid population growth around the world. It notes that population is rising fast in Africa, where children are seen as a form of security but some do not survive. Many girls in areas with high population growth don't have a choice about marriage and motherhood, getting married young and having little control over family planning. In contrast, population is falling in some more developed countries where women have more choices through education and careers.
The document discusses issues related to rapid population growth around the world. It notes that population is rising fast in Africa, where children are seen as a form of security but some do not survive. Many girls in areas with high population growth don't have a choice about marriage and motherhood, getting married young and having little control over family planning. In contrast, population is falling in some more developed countries where women have more choices through education and careers.
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