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World map showing whether countries have more males or females (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 days ago by The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world to c/map_enthusiasts@sopuli.xyz

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[–] The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world 27 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

In many countries where males are valued more highly culturally, infanticide is depressingly common. On a similar note, many countries have outlawed doctors revealing the baby's sex during pregnancy appointments because too many parents would end the pregnancy if it was going to be a girl.

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