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Female infanticide and amniocentesis.

R Jeffery, P Jeffery, A Lyon

    Social Science & Medicine (1982)
    |January 1, 1984
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    Clinical services offering amniocentesis for sex-selective pregnancy termination are rising in North India. This practice is linked to cultural devaluation of girls, potentially reviving female infanticide and neglect, impacting child mortality rates.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology of Health
    • Medical Ethics
    • Demography

    Background:

    • The rise of clinical services providing fetal sex determination via amniocentesis in North India.
    • Existing cultural patterns that devalue female children.
    • Concerns linking sex-selective abortions to historical female infanticide and neglect.

    Observation:

    • Amniocentesis services for fetal sex determination have emerged in North India over the last decade.
    • These services align with cultural contexts where daughters are less valued.
    • Potential resurgence of practices like female infanticide and neglect, contributing to higher female child mortality.

    Findings:

    • The paper examines the nature of female infanticide within its cultural context.
    • It analyzes childbirth practices and decision-making regarding fertility and child mortality.
    • Research draws from a recent study in Bijnor District, Uttar Pradesh.

    Implications:

    • Contributes to the ongoing debate on the links between sex-selective practices and female infanticide.
    • Highlights the impact of cultural norms on reproductive choices and child survival.
    • Informs policy and interventions aimed at addressing gender bias in healthcare and child welfare.
    Keywords:
    Death and EuthanasiaGenetics and Reproduction

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