Abstract
Latin America's fast-growing birth rate is generally attributed to Roman Catholic clergy opposition to the use of contraceptives and the cultural ethos of machismo. A review of contemporary social science literature, coupled with references to popular sources, indicates that the influence of the Roman Catholic Church is minimal and the importance of machismo overexaggerated. Female unemployment and illiteracy are more salient factors explaining high birth rates, particularly since female employment and literacy reduce population growth.
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