Which of the statements below best describes how the low economic and social status of women in underdeveloped nations contribute to a high total fertility rate (TFR) ?

A. Women in underdeveloped nations are only permitted to have one child.

B. Women in underdeveloped nations are more likely to pursue a career before having children.

C. Women in underdeveloped nations have the same advantages as women in developed nations.

D. Women in underdeveloped nations may be impoverished and may have less access to education.

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Amirah Choi

Social Studies

17 December, 20:01

Which of the statements below best describes how the low economic and social status of women in underdeveloped nations contribute to a high total fertility rate (TFR) ?

A. Women in underdeveloped nations are only permitted to have one child.

B. Women in underdeveloped nations are more likely to pursue a career before having children.

C. Women in underdeveloped nations have the same advantages as women in developed nations.

D. Women in underdeveloped nations may be impoverished and may have less access to education.

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Fuzzy · Answer 1

D. the less opportunity women have the more dependent they are on their spouse.

Roman Tate · Answer 2

Option D. Women in underdeveloped nations may be impoverished and may have less access to education.

The lower education level makes the women more dependent, with lower self esteem and careless about their responsibility to grow children under difficult conditions.