You make some important points, @kosiii. Women really should have a choice as to whether they want to be mothers. Those who do not love being in that role do not tend to be good at it, so why force them into it? Equality issues are everywhere in the world, but in some cultures it is more challenging than others for women to feel they have a say in their own destiny.

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