In many parts of India parents prefer sons and find ways to have the girl child aborted before she is born because of their patriarchal thinking. They think that a boy child will live with them and will take care of them when they get old. Also, they think that at the time of marriage of their son they will receive expensive gifts. Apart form that, there is an orthodox mentality that if they invest in a boy’s education they will get the benefits later on as the girl will eventually get married.
