Attitude Quote by Michael Sandel
“In some parts of the world, that sex selection for boys - and it's usually for boys - reflects sex discrimination against girls, and it leads to very large imbalances - in China, in Korea, in India - in the population between boys and girls, a vast disproportion of boys to girls, and it reflects really this discriminatory attitude toward girls.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Gender Equality, Michael Sandel, 2015
Sex‑selective practices favoring boys reveal deep gender bias, creating skewed sex ratios in societies like China, Korea, and India.
In simple terms: Choosing boys over girls shows discrimination and population imbalance.
Key Takeaway
Address gender bias and promote gender‑equal policies.
Themes
gender discrimination
population imbalance
culture
ethics
Mood
concerned
serious
Type
analytical
policy‑oriented
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- public awareness campaigns
- education on gender equality
- support for girls' rights
Key Concepts
sex selection
demographic skew
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies shift cultural values to value girls equally?
- What policies effectively reduce sex‑selective practices?
A Different Perspective
Changing long‑standing cultural preferences is difficult and may face resistance.
