Life & Society
Hend Mahmoud, 32, a web developer living in Egypt, spoke with Egyptian Streets about a decision that, in her mother’s generation, would have been unthinkable. “Many women my age have either chosen to postpone or completely give up the idea of having children,” she said, “even though we were raised with the idea that having a child is every woman’s dream.” Egypt has long grappled with its fast-growing population, putting pressure on infrastructure, education, and employment. However, in the first…
