Female Relationships and Demographic Outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa |
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Authors: | Madhavan Sangeetha |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Sociology, University of the Witwatersrand, PO WITS 2050, Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa |
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Abstract: | This paper examines possible ways in which female relationships can affect demographic outcomes within the context of an extended family structure in sub-Saharan Africa. The level of collaboration and competition that exists among coresident women is likely to have an impact on fertility through changes in birth spacing and stopping behavior. In addition, the extent of collaboration could be a contributing factor in the survival chances of infants and young children. Given the multitude of ethnic groups found on the African continent, the paper also addresses the independent and interactive roles of culture. The paper ends with a discussion of theoretical and methodological implications for demographic research and suggestions for further study. |
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Keywords: | fertility child survival Africa extended family women |
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