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Books over babies : Women are breaking boundaries and defying social norms
More and more young women are choosing books over babies
By: Mendy Mtshali
The month of August is known and celebrated as Women's Month. It offers women a chance to commemorate, celebrate and also evaluate how far they have come.
It also offers women a chance to see what still needs to be changed to ensure a safe and equal environment for all women.
Throughout the years, women have made progress in breaking barriers and challenging social norms.
According to a report by Statistics South Africa, the country's fertility rate has steadily declined.
This may imply the fact that more women are now choosing 'books over babies'. Although much still needs to be done, stats show that women have made progress in sectors such as education and the labour market.
