Urodzenia pozamałżeńskie w Polsce na przełomie XX i XXI wieku

Abstract

An illegitimate birth frequency is accepted as an index of the non-traditional family life form dissemination. Is such post-modern form of ”be together” popular in Poland too? This article tries to answer the question on basis of current population statistics. The data analysis indicates the importance of the generation agent in forming number and fraction of illegitimate births. An increased number of illegitimate births and an increased popularity of the extramarital procreation (in contradiction to the second demographic transition concept) were observed during the analysis. The real reason of frequent illegitimate births in some social groups is a possibility to receive social benefits which are unavailable to married couples.