The sex ratio in India is 940 females per 1000 males according to the 2011 census. Surprisingly, it’s lower than many backward or poverty stricken nations like Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nigeria. This fact highlights how society’s petty views can be more harmful than actual adversaries like poverty and war.
In places like Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi the sex ratio is worst than other states. This is mainly due to the conservative views existing there. Having a girl child is frowned upon. Even though determining the sex of the child is illegal, people get it done anyhow and if it’s a girl child they get her aborted. Just imagine the cruelty behind this – murdering the girl before she even comes to this world.
By no means are women any less than men in today’s world. No individual has the right to take her life. Our country is progressing and so must our thoughts and opinions. There has been a slight increase in the sex ratio according to the 2011 census as compared to the 2001 census. This can be attributed to rise in education level which helps people break free from outdated ideas and rituals. Female Foeticide is quite low in urban areas though in rural areas it still prevails. Hence people must come together and with the help of NGOs awareness among backward rural areas where such incidents still take place. Small scale doctors offer to determine the sex of the child so as to earn hefty sum of money. Police must crack down on such offenders and punish them.
By-
Pashmina Lakhanpal
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