policies upholding the patriarchal family system. Finally, the authors hypothesize that child sex ratios in China and India …

policies upholding the patriarchal family system. Finally, the authors hypothesize that child sex ratios in China and India …

Son preference has persisted in the face of sweeping economic and social changes in China, India, and the Republic of …

in China and India) or slow the pace of change in gender equity (as in the Republic of Korea). Policies to provide …'s empowerment in China, India, and the Republic of Korea. Around 1950, these newly formed states were largely poor and agrarian …. China has achieved the most gender equity, the Republic of Korea the least. The authors conclude that:States can exert …