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Since this has not been mentioned in the comments yet, this article is asserting that it is a failing of the men in societies where women are highly educated that keeps the birthrate down. The women want to contribute to the workforce after having children, but without their spouses stepping up to contribute to childcare and housework, it is not an option. Women without children see this among the women with children and realize they must make a choice between the two options, and they cannot have both.