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The natural (and probably correct) assumption is that physically demanding work causes higher fertility. While "having lots of children leads to physically dema
by frankus 4y ago
The natural (and probably correct) assumption is that physically demanding work causes higher fertility. While "having lots of children leads to physically demanding work" is super unlikely, it's worth considering whether there's some third factor that leads to both high fertility and a preference for physically demanding work.
- cperciva 4y agoMy first thought is that people with naturally higher testosterone -- and thus more muscle mass -- are more likely to end up in physically demanding jobs.
- rootusrootus 4y ago> While "having lots of children leads to physically demanding work" is super unlikely I don't think I'd toss that theory out entirely. Having lots of children is usually tightly correlated with having children early, and this absolutely makes gaining post-secondary education far more difficult. Which then correlates pretty nicely with being stuck with physically demanding jobs.