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Sex preference in India: Trends, patterns and determinants

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  • Barman, Papai
  • Sahoo, Harihar

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Sex preference, particularly son preference is common in India. The present study explores the trends, patterns and determinants of sex preference in India.

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  • Barman, Papai & Sahoo, Harihar, 2021. "Sex preference in India: Trends, patterns and determinants," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 122(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:122:y:2021:i:c:s0190740920322982
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105876
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