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On Adverse Sex Ratios in Some Indian States

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This article highlights certain facts about the sex ratio (the number of females per thousand males) of the population in some Indian states, especially in the north-east of the country. The states in the north-east are ethnically, linguistically and culturally very distinct from the other states of India. We note that while female children survive better in this region than elsewhere in India, women in the older age group seem to fare worse than men in these states. Some hypotheses are offered to explain sex ratios in these states.

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  • Prabir C. Bhattacharya, 2012. "On Adverse Sex Ratios in Some Indian States," Indian Journal of Gender Studies, Centre for Women's Development Studies, vol. 19(3), pages 469-480, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:indgen:v:19:y:2012:i:3:p:469-480
    DOI: 10.1177/097152151201900306
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    1. Prabir C. Bhattacharya, 2006. "Economic Development, Gender Inequality, and Demographic Outcomes: Evidence from India," Population and Development Review, The Population Council, Inc., vol. 32(2), pages 263-292, June.
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