Continuity and change: relationships, childbearing and children's living arrangements | Synapse
May 25, 2026Open Access
Continuity and change: relationships, childbearing and children's living arrangements
Key Points
This chapter aims to examine the context of childbearing in South Africa and the influence of relationships on children's living arrangements.
Literature review on childbearing and living arrangements in South Africa.
Analysis of relationship dynamics affecting children's environments.
Describes the evolving landscape of childbearing practices in South Africa.
Highlights the significance of relationship complexity on children's living conditions.
Abstract
The aim of this chapter is to give a background to the context of childbearing in South Africa and to show how the complexity of relationships impacts on children's living arrangements.