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Golden girls: do parents prefer them?

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This chapter examines the shifting perceptions of gender preference among parents, particularly regarding the cultural significance of gender reveal parties. It highlights the impact of societal pressures on parental disappointment when the less-preferred gender is born, reflecting a growing obsession with desired sex amid declining fertility rates.

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