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Sex Selective Abortion In India, Christine Myers
Sex Selective Abortion In India, Christine Myers
Global Tides
The report explores the prevalence of sex-selective abortion in India and its main causes. These include the patriarchal nature of Indian society and a general preference to have sons, as well as the availability and misuse of sex-determination technologies. It explores the consequences of sex-selective abortion, especially in regards to gender disparity and increased discrimination against women. Evidence of its prevalence, different contributing factors and debates and arguments regarding sex-selective abortion are discussed. The report addresses current legislation and enforcement as well as government and non-governmental initiatives and their successes and shortcomings. Analysis is given regarding what will be the …