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Son preference

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4th June, 2026

Date Published

28th May, 2026

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  • The social phenomenon where members of a community prefer to have sons rather than daughters, i.e., they value sons more than daughters.
  • The existence of son preference can be established by observing social behaviour towards sons and daughters, or by asking people directly about their preferences and perceptions.