Despite declining fertility, India’s female labour force participation remains low because universal early marriage—rather than motherhood—disproportionately burdens women with domestic roles, restricting career growth. 
Despite declining fertility, India’s female labour force participation remains low because universal early marriage—rather than motherhood—disproportionately burdens women with domestic roles, restricting career growth. 
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Despite declining fertility, India’s female labour force participation remains low because universal early marriage—rather than motherhood—disproportionately burdens women with domestic roles, restricting career growth.&nbsp;
