“But deciding not to have children is a very, very hard decision for a woman to make: the atmosphere is worryingly inconducive to saying, "I choose not to," or "it all sounds a bit vile, tbh." We call these women "selfish" The inference of the word "childless" is negative: one of lack, and loss. We think of nonmothers as rangy lone wolves - rattling around, as dangerous as teenage boys or men. We make women feel that their narrative has ground to a halt in their thirities if they don't "finish things" properly and have children.”
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Caitlin Moran
Caitlin Moran is a British columnist, journalist, and television personality known for her humorous and candid writing style. She focuses primarily on women, gender, and pop culture. Born on April 5, 1975, Moran's works include 'How to Be a Woman' and 'Bad Feminist', which have both received widespread attention and acclaim. more
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