The Bearing

Why People, Including Some Mothers, Prefer Male Children

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The desire for male children as against female children continues to dominate the thoughts of people; sometimes, this even leads to clear discrimination.

In some communities, having a male child is considered a source of pride and indicates the continued survival of the family. 

Why do some people prefer having male children to having female children?

Join us on this episode of The Bearing to find out.