A Beebs report on the looming sex ratio problem in China that caught my attention.
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Sex ratio in China
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Posted on: February 23, 2007 3:44 AM, by Selva
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yeah, this is a big problem. I don't exactly know anyone who has detailed the social problems that are associated with this. its clearly a scary problem for men (not so much for women). but what are the consequences?
Posted by: bharath | February 26, 2007 8:29 PM
yes..I've been aware of this for 2 years..the ratios are crazy, especially in South China where it might be 130/100 male/female babies.
what is also occuring is a sizable exodus from China of marriagable women..there is a black market to determine the sex of a fetus, because it's now illegal to have ultra-sound tests
this is a clear case of gendercide and the impications are far reaching and will remain for some years..
Posted by: rick | November 15, 2007 7:30 PM