Q. Consider the following :
- Female foeticide
- Female infanticide
- Domestic violence
- Gender discrimination
Which of the above are the reasons for lower number of women in a region?
Answer:
All of the above
Notes: In regions where gender discrimination is rampant, the sex ratio is bound to be unfavourable to women. Such areas are those where the practice of female foeticide, female infanticide and domestic violence against women are prevalent. One of the reasons could be lower socio-economic status of women in these areas.