8.Childfree and rising & 9.Running from marriage

fall like a stone off a cliff : to decline very rapidly

deviant : different, in a bad way

anathema : something which is greatly disliked or disapproved of

shun : to avoid something

sterilize : to have an operation to stop them producing babies

 

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heterosexual : sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex

resentful : very angry and upset

unilateral : where only one person has rights or the option to do something

infertile/sterile : a woman who cannot bear children

vengeful :  sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex

non-custodial : the parent who does not have custody of a child

flimsy foundation : without much evidence of proof