diseonfire:

the-bluuuuest:

michigrim:

michigrim:

Japan’s complete lack of understanding of declining birth rates in relation to its work culture reminds me a lot of how America has an assumption that millennials are killing industries when the truth is they are more frugal because of a lack of funds.

Both come from a conservative mindset that neglects the impact that a toxic work culture can have on society.

A 80+ hour work week in order to maintain financial stability isn’t exactly a solid ground to date people and eventually build a family from a healthy relationship.

A workforce comprised of 20 somethings that make between 20-40k a year in entry positions isn’t a good ground to build a reliable consumer base when a huge chunk of that is going to rent, utilities, car payments, and student loans.

This is a fascinating connection, you should write a paper on this

I am convinced that, in general, people want to have families. Many, if not most, would be happy to raise children. But in order to have children and raise them, especially to do so well, people need happy, stable relationships, financial security and time to devote to – you know – actually raising the child. You need both money and time to do that.

If people are not given the time and means to be able to create social connections and strong relationships, to devote to parenthood and family, then they are not going to do it. How can they?

fuckyeahasexual:

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Remember the ineptitude, the deceit, the cruelty, and the glee.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 6th.

REMEMBER TO VOTE.

couch-mermaid:

Can’t believe people are still mad That Freddie Mercury, a bisexual man, fell in love with a woman, and like somehow that ruins the fact that he’s bisexual. Y’all have really got to get over bisexual people being in a relationship with a different gender