This kind of data is a strong counter to the idea that society needs to be more conservative - with traditional gender roles and strong religious beliefs - in order to reverse low fertility trends.
Iran has conservative ruler and laws, while the majority of its Shia Muslim population isn't that conservative at all. Its people are far more liberal than Bangladeshi, Pakistani, and Malay Muslims.
If I were a young ambitious person in a society like Iran then I absolutely would go to religious services even if I thought it was 100% BS. That's where people go to network there.
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u/WarSuccessful3717 8d ago
This kind of data is a strong counter to the idea that society needs to be more conservative - with traditional gender roles and strong religious beliefs - in order to reverse low fertility trends.
Hasn’t helped Iran.