The Lottery of Birth

Where and when you are born will influence your chances in lifeInequality is predetermined by the situation into which we are bornThe decisions made by women and men around the world about children, contraception and abortionCountries can adopt either a ‘pro-natalist’ or an ‘anti-natalist’ approachSafe birth is endlessly challenged by political, demographic and economic upheavalsThe challenge of inequality is one of the biggest issues of our timeChanges that could be made and what effect this would haveDevelopments affecting the lottery of birth in your own country Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more The course does not assume any prior knowledge of the issues surrounding birth or inequalities. It is post-graduate level and encourages personal research and data interpretation. Please note that this course includes some content of a sensitive nature, including discussions around abortion and female genital mutilation (FGM). You can use the hashtag #FLbirth to talk about this course on social media.