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Semiotic Signs of Fertility Rates

Authors
Anindita Fikri Amalia1, *, Tari Purwanti1, Fadhilatul Azhar1
1Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University, Semarang, 50275, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: amalianin@lecturer.undip.ac.id
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Anindita Fikri Amalia
Available Online 19 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-503-4_72How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Gender equality; Fertility rates; Modernization; Social structure; Semiotics
Abstract

This study examines the relationships between gender equality, modernity, social structure, and fertility rates through a semiotic lens. As demographic indicators, fertility rates reflect underlying social conditions and cultural aspirations. Using a literature review methodology and descriptive analysis approach, this research explores how gender roles, modernization, and changing social norms influence reproductive behaviors and fertility trends. The study applies Barthes’ semiotic theory to analyze signs and symbols related to gender equality and social structures. Key findings indicate that increased gender equality and modernization in urban areas are associated with delayed marriage, greater female participation in managerial roles, and declining fertility rates compared to rural areas. However, this relationship is complex, as very high gender equality can lead to ultra-low fertility. The semiotic analysis reveals how shifting cultural signs and meanings around gender roles impact family dynamics and fertility decisions. This research contributes to understanding the nuanced connections between sociocultural factors and demographic patterns, with implications for policy approaches to address low fertility concerns.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Culture and Sustainable Development (ICOCAS 2025)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
19 December 2025
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978-2-38476-503-4
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-503-4_72How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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