Edin and Kefalas Conclude That the Lesson from Jen's Story

question 9

Essay

Edin and Kefalas conclude that the lesson from Jen's story is that women need more access to jobs that lead to financial independence for them to delay childbirth like their more affluent peers. Do you agree with this assessment? Why or why not?

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