Indian Parents Desire For A Son Has Created An Estimated 21 Million "Unwanted" Girls

The desire of Indian parents for sons has created an estimated 21 million "unwanted" girls because couples keep having children until they produce a boy, the government said on Monday, 29th January. Indian parents have historically wanted sons, who are seen as breadwinners and family heirs. Girls are often viewed as a financial burden in a country where the tradition of giving a marriage via IFTTT