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Confronting the Shadows of Silence: Exploring the Multifaceted Consequences of Female Foeticide in Rural India

Author(s) Sonali Dewangan, Chitranjali sharwan, Silki Pradhan, Arshin Solomon, Arnab Roy
Country India
Abstract In the deeply entrenched patriarchal landscape of rural India, female foeticide represents a critical social crisis that fundamentally challenges women's most basic human right - the right to existence. This pervasive issue emerges from a complex interplay of deeply rooted cultural norms, economic considerations, and systemic societal pressures that systematically devalue female life. While legislative frameworks like the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act have been established to counteract gender-biased sex selection, the practice continues to persist with alarming prevalence. The phenomenon of female foeticide extends far beyond an individual act, generating profound demographic, socio-economic, and psychological consequences that ripple through entire communities. Economic factors, such as dowry expenses and perceived lower economic productivity of women, intersect with traditional patriarchal beliefs that prioritize male children, creating a toxic environment that perpetuates this discriminatory practice. The resulting gender imbalance threatens not only individual women but also the broader social fabric, potentially leading to long-term societal disruptions. Addressing this complex issue requires a multifaceted approach that transcends mere legal interventions. Comprehensive strategies must focus on transforming deeply ingrained cultural attitudes, enhancing women's socio-economic empowerment, promoting gender education, and creating supportive community mechanisms that challenge existing discriminatory narratives. By fostering a more inclusive and equitable societal framework, rural India can begin to dismantle the systemic barriers that enable female foeticide and work towards genuinely recognizing and valuing female life as inherently equal and essential.
Keywords Female foeticide, rural India, gender bias, PCPNDT Act, demographic imbalance, socio-economic impact.
Field Sociology > Linguistic / Literature
Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024
Published On 2024-12-25
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.33511
Short DOI https://doi.org/g8w22d
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