Is it right for a woman to chose her career over her family to the extent of refusing to give her husband a child ?
This is an amazing question. Its a reflection of one of the problems that has arisen in our modern age where women play a more occupational role in the society. Unlike in the yesteryears, women have begun to do more than manage homes and give birth. Women now play leading roles in matters, they work, have careers, dreams and aspirations. All these things are their rights and nobody has any right to question it. But eventually most people get married, and as we know, marriage is about more than what one person wants. Its about what is best for the family. So the problem arises, should she choose her career over her family.
This is a really big deal for some people. To have children or not. So it should be discussed before entering matrimony together. Every man and woman should discuss these matters before getting married. It is not a problem that should be confronted when its in your lap. If a woman decides that she wants to pursue her career over starting a family, then it is within her rights. But she should let her husband know before he becomes her husband. He should know what he is getting himself into and should not have to deal with it when he's already in the marriage. Likewise if the reverse is the case, the man should let his wife know before getting married.
I believe that it is more within a woman's rights to not want children than it is a man's though. I believe so because children tend to be life changers. More for the woman than for her husband. Traditionally speaking, for him, he just has to pay more bills and feed more mouths. Having kids requires him to work harder. But for the woman, her time is effectively no longer her own. She must balance a career with raising her children and it takes a severe toll on here. Most times, women abandon their careers in order to better raise their children. As such child birth signifies the end of a her career. Considering this, I think she can say she doesn't want kids because it would mean the end of something she has worked for.
Both the man and woman are required to make a baby and so I think its only right that they both be on board with the idea. Nobody should be forced to abandon something they love for something they do not want. It is unfair and wrong. But at the same time, make it clear that it is something you cannot or will not give and let there be a clear understanding on the issue.