India markets itself as the world’s “largest democracy”. But activists and researchers say cultural preferences for boys are drastically altering its population, with dangerous implications for civil society. Kojo explores underlying causes and possible consequences of India’s “girl deficit”.

Guests

  • Sonalde Desai Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Maryland, College Park
  • Vasu Mohan Deputy Director for Europe and Asia, IFES
  • Meeta Singh M.D., Obstetrician & Gynecologist; Coordinator, IFES' Dignity of the Girl Child program (Rajasthan, India)
  • Sultan Aziz Director of the Asia Pacific Division, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

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