Son preference affects women in many countries, particularly in Asia. Its consequences can be anything from female infanticide to neglect of the girl child over her brother in terms of such essential needs as nutrition, basic health care and education.
In China and India, some women choose to terminate their pregnancies when expecting daughters but carry their pregnancies to term when expecting
In China and India, some women choose to terminate their pregnancies when expecting daughters but carry their pregnancies to term when expecting
