Question

Why do people practice discrimination between male and female children?

Options

• Insecurity for the females

• Marriage and dowry system

• Religious Background

• All of the above

Answer 1

All of the above

Explanation:

People practice discrimination between male and female children due to following reasons:

1. Insecurity for the females:
   Women's crimes are on the rise. It is difficult for parents to care for their daughters.
2. Marriage and dowry system:
   Daughters leave their parents' house after marriage in Indian society, while boys stay with them and care for them in old age. As a result, they desire a boy child. Sons should also receive dowry when they marry. As a result, they treat sons like lottery tickets and daughters like a burden.
3. Religious Background:
   Even if religious texts are read, they foster the notion that men are superior to women.