What is sex ratio? Why is sex ratio unfavorable to women in some countries of the world? Explain any four reasons.
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Sex ratio :
It is defined as the number of females per 1000 males in the population.
Reasons for Unfavourable Sex-ratio for Females
(i) Preferential treatment is given to a male child and female children get neglected in most Indian homes.
(ii) The Infant mortality rate in India is high and female infant mortality rate is still higher.
(iii) People go through pre-natal sex determination test. In case of a girl child they abort the child.
It is defined as the number of females per 1000 males in the population.
Reasons for Unfavourable Sex-ratio for Females
(i) Preferential treatment is given to a male child and female children get neglected in most Indian homes.
(ii) The Infant mortality rate in India is high and female infant mortality rate is still higher.
(iii) People go through pre-natal sex determination test. In case of a girl child they abort the child.
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