procreation

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Across many decades and many cultures, maleness was defined by provision, procreation, and protection.

From Slate • Aug. 5, 2025

In those public postings, Bartkus argued that procreation without consent of the unborn is unethical and unjustifiable in a world struggling with environmental harm, violence and overpopulation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025

The US Vice President JD Vance has also spoken openly about his views on procreation.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2025

Texas, Devine wrote in his dissent, had a long history of dictating spousal benefits in order to encourage procreation or other societal goods.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2024

This restrains male aggression and enables humans selectively to control the herd’s procreation.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari