Because of the Strong Preference for Sons Over Daughters

question 59

Multiple Choice

Because of the strong preference for sons over daughters:

• A) most nations have far more men than women in their societies.
• B) gender-based abortions have taken place in some developing countries.
• C) women, on average, have shorter life spans than men in most nations.
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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