Golden girls: do parents prefer them?
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Shifting Gender Preferences
This chapter examines the historical biases favoring boys over girls across various cultures, linking these preferences to factors like inheritance and societal roles. It discusses the changing landscape of gender preference, highlighting a gradual shift towards valuing daughters in some regions, while also exploring the implications of modern technology and family dynamics on parental choices regarding children's gender.
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