Why Is Son Preference Declining In South Korea ? : The Role of Development And Public Policy, And The Implications For China And India

Why Is Son Preference Declining In South Korea ? : The Role of Development And Public Policy, And The Implications For China And India / Chung, Woojin

For years, South Korea presented the puzzling phenomenon of steeply rising sex ratios at birth despite rapid development, including in women's education and formal employment. This paper shows that son preference decreased in response to development, but its manifestation continued until the mi...

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Main Authors:Chung, Woojin
Other Authors:Das Gupta, Monica, 1975-
Format: Online-Resource
Language:English
Published:Washington, D.C : The World Bank, 2007
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Health, Nutrition and Population
Human Development
Industrialization
Policy Research
Policy Research Working Paper
Population Policies
Public Policy
Public Services
Sex
Sex ratios
Son Preference
Urbanization
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