How Society Forgot About Fertility | Darel Paul

The Aaron Renn Show

In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Darel Paul, Professor of Political Science at Williams College and author of From Tolerance to Equality: How Elites Brought America to Same-Sex Marriage, to discuss his provocative First Things article "Feminism Against Fertility."
We explore a stunning reversal in gender dynamics that challenges everything we thought we knew: women are now less interested in marriage, dating, and parenthood than men. Through data and careful analysis, Darel explains how we're experiencing an unprecedented retreat from lifelong care relationships, the apocalyptic consequences of global fertility collapse, and what this means for the future of society.
From depopulation in rural areas to the rise of right-wing populism in response to immigration pressures, this conversation covers the massive societal transformations happening right now that most people aren't talking about.
CHAPTERS:
(00:00 Introduction)
(00:48 The Retreat from Care Relationships)
(03:18 Data Showing Women Less Interested in Marriage & Kids)
(04:31 Why Public Discourse Hasn't Caught Up)
(06:43 The Feminist Sensibility vs. Reality)
(10:45 Fertility Rates and Global Demographics)
(21:04 Depopulation: From Rural Areas to Ghost Towns)
(23:02 Immigration, Assimilation & Political Consequences)
(25:23 What Should Young People Do?)
(26:57 The Role of the Church in Matchmaking)
(27:53 Closing Thoughts)
DAREL PAUL LINKS:
📖 From Tolerance to Equality: https://www.amazon.com/Tolerance-Equality-Brought-Same-Sex-Marriage/dp/1481306944/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=theurban-20
🌐 Feminism Against Fertility: https://firstthings.com/feminism-against-fertility/
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