Pronatalism: Outdated, Unfair, and Unsustainable in a World of 8 Billion

In this interview with Nandita Bajaj, Executive Director of Population Balance, we uncover: 

• What pronatalism is and how it manifests in our every day's lives
• What subtle and overt methods are used to manipulate people to have more children
• Who pushes these beliefs and who benefits from pronatalism
• Who is harmed by pronatalist pressures
• Where pronatalism is present (spoiler alert: everywhere!)
• Why pronatalism is the longest and most pervasive form of population control
• How people can challenge pronatalism and make more autonomous decisions

Nandita Bajaj is the Executive Director of Population Balance, where she also co-hosts The Overpopulation Podcast. Population Balance offers education and solutions to address the intersectional impacts of human overpopulation and overconsumption on the planet, people, and animals. As faculty with the Institute for Humane Education at Antioch University, Nandita teaches and researches pronatalism, anthropocentrism, human rights, environmental ethics, and overpopulation and their impacts on reproductive, ecological, and intergenerational justice. She also serves as the Advisory Board Chair for Stable Planet Alliance. Bajaj has Bachelor’s degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Education, a Master’s degree in Humane Education, and over 15 years of experience working in engineering, education, and non-profit management.

Links:

• Population Balance
• Pronatalism and Overpopulation Course at Institute for Humane Education
• The Overpopulation Podcast
• Stable Planet Alliance