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Gender Discrimination in Developing Nations by antserene is a document available to read on EtoBox.

What is Gender Discrimination in Developing Nations about?

Gender discrimination is detected prenatally through unequal provision of care between male and female fetuses. Analyzing data from India and other developing countries reveals: 1) Boys receive more prenatal visits, tetanus shots, and iron supplements than girls. 2) The discrimination is greater in northern India and persists even after controlling for mother fixed effects. 3) Ultrasound access increases discrimination, indicating sex selection through abortion. 4) Discrimination detected prenatally l

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antserene
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