Argument Quote by Barbara Crossette
“What's a problem with India, in particular, is female feticide - aborting a female fetus. It is unacceptable and illegal, but it happens on a large scale. Then there's also the killing of baby girls. Female feticide is pretty much middle-class, Indian experts say. This is not happening among the poor; they just have to keep bearing children and hope they live. This casts into doubt the spurious argument that we just have to wait until everyone's middle class and then all of this will sort itself out. Better-off women will have fewer children - but at what cost?”
About This Quote
Source Article: New York Times, “India’s Female Feticide Problem”, 1995
The practice of aborting female fetuses and killing baby girls persists despite legal bans, driven by cultural preference for sons and socioeconomic factors.
In simple terms: Female infanticide continues despite laws.
Key Takeaway
Address gender bias and enforce laws.
Themes
gender bias
human rights
culture
law
socioeconomics
Mood
urgent
concerned
Type
advocacy
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- education campaigns
- support for girls
- legal enforcement
Key Concepts
Patriarchal values
population control
ethical dilemmas
Questions to Reflect On
- How can legal measures be effectively enforced?
- What role does education play in changing attitudes?
A Different Perspective
Cultural traditions may resist change, requiring deep societal shifts.
