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One of the more contentious points raised was the biological reality that only women can bear children. Several speakers argued that this fundamental difference impacts career planning, especially in physically demanding roles where maternity leave, health considerations, and age affect workforce participation.
While acknowledging this fact might be uncomfortable for some, many saw it as a legitimate consideration that influences employment patterns. The idea was raised that until technological or medical breakthroughs enable all genders to reproduce artificially, some natural disparities will persist.