India: The land of Missing Women
Amartya Sen's "missing women" concept highlights the tragic loss of millions of girls due to societal preference for sons in India, revealing deep-seated gender bias.
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Amartya Sen's "missing women" concept highlights the tragic loss of millions of girls due to societal preference for sons in India, revealing deep-seated gender bias.
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