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Does son preference matter?

S M Ali

    Journal of Biosocial Science
    |October 1, 1989
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    The presence of sons significantly influences family size desires in Pakistan. Son preference, particularly in urban areas, is a key factor affecting the demand for more children.

    Area of Science:

    • Demography
    • Sociology
    • South Asian Studies

    Background:

    • Family size decisions are complex, influenced by cultural and socioeconomic factors.
    • Son preference is a documented phenomenon in many societies, impacting fertility rates.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the influence of having sons on the demand for additional children among Pakistani women.
    • To compare son preference in urban versus rural settings in Pakistan.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of cross-sectional data from 9,416 currently married women under 50.
    • Utilized data from a 1979-80 Pakistan national survey.

    Main Results:

    • The presence of at least one son positively influences the desire for more children.
    Keywords:
    AsiaBehaviorChild WorthDaughtersDeveloping CountriesEconomic FactorsFamily And HouseholdFamily CharacteristicsFamily RelationshipsFamily SizeFamily Size, DesiredMicroeconomic FactorsPakistanPsychological FactorsSex PreferenceSocioeconomic FactorsSonsSouthern AsiaValue OrientationWomen's Status

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  • Urban areas exhibit a stronger preference for sons compared to rural areas.

    • Conclusions:

    • Son preference is a significant determinant of fertility-related decisions in Pakistan.
    • Without socioeconomic changes, son preference is expected to persist, impacting population dynamics.