Question

7. 'A low sex ratio indicates the presence of harmful
social practices in that area.' Evaluate this
sentence with special reference to India.​

Answer 1

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India is also facing the problem with low sex ratio i.e. 940 in 2011 census along with its neighbor south Asian countries. There are various factors which contributed to its low level.

1. Social factors- patriarchal society with more male centric thoughts force one family to have male child with old beliefs like family nomination.

lack of education makes them unable to follow right attitude towards it.

2. Technological factors- advent of science and technology like ultrasonography has made it possible for antenatal sex detection. It led to lowering sex ratio.

3. Economical factors- due to prevalent social evils like dowry daughters are considered as economic burden for family. So family prefer to have male child as earning source as well as reducing burden.

4. Lack of awareness- due to low contribution of female in economy of house female are not considered as important as male. That are lack of basic amenities.

5. Security issues- female is considers as more prone to harassment and weak sex who needs protection.

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Answer 2

A low sex ratio results in gender discrimination and increases the scope of crimes.

Explanation:

• A sex ratio is the number of the total number of females on the total number of the male population and is inequal for the most part of India and refers to the gender inequality that affects the birth and death rate, education attainment, and economic conditions.

• According to most researches done in developing nation status of women, workers are very poor and many have reported discrimination practices in the cases of career development.  

• Crimes related to, prostitution, female infanticide and violence have been reported.  These leads to low sex ratio.

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