Pronatalism: Beyond the buzz, some proponents just think it would be nice to have more babies
September 17, 2025
Depending on the context, the concept of pronatalism — encouraging people to have children, or the promotion of childbearing — can either be cause to celebrate the critical role of the family in society; a techno-elitist vision of a future populated by humans engineered for specific traits; or a cringe-worthy expression of anti-immigrant nativism.
What’s the difference?
