FAMILY-SIZE AND SEX PREFERENCES AND EVENTUAL FERTILITY IN BOTSWANA

Botswana is one of the sub-Saharan countries where actual fertility ha s declined. This study examines the fertility preferences of both men and women and shows that fertility intentions have a significant influ ence on future fertility behaviour. Fertility preferences are relative ly low and there is no significant difference between those of men and women. Men's preference for sons influences desired family size and e ventual fertility. For women as well as men, child survival is an impo rtant factor. Women's income is also influential.