Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason Why Male

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why male babies are preferred over females in some part of Asia? ​

• A)Sons are seen as better able to provide for their parents as the parents age.
• B)It may be more difficult to find a mate for a daughter because the birth rate for males is so much lower.
• C)In some religious traditions, only sons can light their parents' funeral pyres and pray to release the souls of dead parents.
• D)Daughters are a financial liability to their families because they require the expense of a dowry when they marry.

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