Gender Imbalances Quiz
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What is one of the reasons for the 'missing' women in Asia?

  • Lack of educational opportunities for girls
  • Inadequate access to clean water for girls
  • Inferior medical care for girls (correct)
  • Limited access to nutritious food for girls
  • Which region has a gender ratio closer to normal levels compared to Asia?

  • North America
  • Europe (correct)
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Latin America
  • What are some factors contributing to the 'missing' women in Asia?

  • Cultural preference for male children
  • Lack of access to technology
  • Gender selective abortion (correct)
  • Inadequate transportation infrastructure
  • Who first noted the phenomenon of 'missing women'?

    <p>Amartya Sen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is theorized to be a cause of the 'missing women' phenomenon?

    <p>Sex-selective abortions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which regions are the effects of 'missing women' concentrated?

    <p>Asia, the Middle East, and northern Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the largest numbers of 'missing women' attributed to?

    <p>India and China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technology is considered a large impetus for missing female children?

    <p>Prenatal sex selection technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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