Son preference and daughter aversion have predominantly been understood in terms of gender-biased sex selection, which has been identified and measured by the presence of a skewed sex ratio at birth (SRB). When the “natural” sex ratio of 105 males to 100 females skews even further towards males, it indicates a prevalence of prenatal sex selection in favour of sons. Despite a decreasing SRB and a parallel trend in attitudinal data, son preference remains of significant concern in Georgia.
Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet: Georgia
Every girl counts: Addressing son preference and daughter aversion
No. of pages: 14
Publication date: January 2024
Author: UNFPA
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