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Sir, — With reference to the article on the declining sex ratio (Aug. 29), it is important for a change to be effected in the mindset of women. More often, it is the women themselves who pressure their daughters-in-law or daughters to get rid of the female child. That they actively collaborate in keeping the son-preference syndrome alive is undeniable. Efforts therefore need to be made to educate women. Maybe the message can be driven home through the daily sitcoms on T.V. that find great favour with women.
Vanshree Agarwal,
Sir, — To prevent girl children from being discriminated against, special incentives can be given to parents adopting them; reservation for women in employment and soft loans for self-employed women can be considered. Religious leaders and social reformers can campaign against female foeticide.
J. Martin Selvaraj,
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