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If the law of supply and demand also applies in this market, the boys-girls gap in the next generation would be smaller. However, given the thousands-years cul
by nopinsight 18y ago
If the law of supply and demand also applies in this market, the boys-girls gap in the next generation would be smaller.
However, given the thousands-years cultural norm that prefer boys over girls, it's likely the gap will likely persist for a long time to come.
Anyone has some ideas on what to do with this problem?
- dmoney 18y agoInduce another large country, e.g. India, to prefer baby girls.
- ced 18y agoSurprisingly, India also has an unbalanced ratio, and AFAIK, the root problem is the same: cultural. Sex Ratio: At birth: 1.12 male(s)/female under 15 years: 1.098 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 1.061 male(s)/female http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/04/country_facts/main3328865.shtml http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/04/country_facts/main...
- oneplusone 18y agoThe simplest solution would be a large scale war. Actually, it is the only solution. Nothing good will come of this.
- gojomo 18y ago"Only solution" is a bit harsh. What about homosexuality, or robots?
- mattmcknight 18y agoOn the former, investing in a chain of gay friendly bars or websites in China might be a good idea. It looks like the laws are getting a bit more lax in that area[1]. [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexuality_in_China http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexuality_in_China
- gojomo 18y agoActually, cultural preferences can change. This blog entry commenting on the NYTimes article mentions that both Japan and Korea have in recent decades begun to prefer daughters: http://www.gnxp.com/blog/2009/04/boy-trade-in-china.php http://www.gnxp.com/blog/2009/04/boy-trade-in-china.php
- marcusbooster 18y agoI've heard that this had lead to an increase in human trafficking, namely women in poorer countries like North Korea being "imported" and taken as brides.