What are the main factors respondible for the practice of female foeticide and female infanticide in India?

'Factors responsible for female foeticide and female infanticide

The main factors behind female foeticide and female infanticide are as follows:

             i.     One of the major factors behind the practice of female infanticide and female foeticide in India is the status of women. Although India is a developing country yet women's education, health and nutrition is not considered a great priority. As a result, women are neglected.

             ii.     In India, the traditional preference has been for sons, who are believed to be the backbone of a family, as they are the bread earners and continue the family name. This leads to discrimination at various levels.

            iii.     Since the health of women is not given priority, female infants and mothers do not receive appropriate medical facilities.

            iv.     Dowry is widely prevalent in India, and thus, daughters are considered to be an economic burden on the family. To escape from this responsibility, many parents

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