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Age Quote by Narendra Modi

“India's sex ratio is 1000 boys for 940 girls. Who creates this disparity? It isn't God. Don't fill your coffers by sacrificing the mother's womb. People feel that sons will take care of them when they are old. But I have seen aged parents in old-age homes. I have seen families where one daughter…” quote by Narendra Modi
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“India's sex ratio is 1000 boys for 940 girls. Who creates this disparity? It isn't God. Don't fill your coffers by sacrificing the mother's womb. People feel that sons will take care of them when they are old. But I have seen aged parents in old-age homes. I have seen families where one daughter serves parents more than five sons.”

Narendra Modi

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public address, India, 2023

Societal preference for sons leads to gender imbalance, driven by economic and cultural expectations.

In simple terms: Preference for sons creates gender gap.

Key Takeaway

Address gender bias and support daughters.

Themes

gender inequality culture economics

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

political social

When to use this quote

  • family planning
  • policy reform
  • education campaigns
  • social welfare programs

Key Concepts

patriarchy demographic imbalance social norms

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can policies shift deep-rooted son preference?
  • What incentives encourage valuing daughters?
A Different Perspective

Cultural traditions resist change quickly.

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