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Gender Imbalance at Birth in China: Dilemma, Causes and Legal Solutions

Shiwen ZhangBeijing 101 Middle School Kuangda Campus*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

The gender imbalance has become a major social problem in China. We examine the causes of the dilemma and the corresponding legal responses to this problem from the perspective of the gender imbalance in newborns. This paper starts with the performance and harm of the imbalance of the sex ratio at birth in China and then expounds on the legal basis of dealing with the imbalance of the sex ratio at birth from different angles. Finally, the author expounds on how to adjust the sex ratio of the birth population by law through conception and realization. The study found that in the face of the imbalance of the gender ratio in China, it is necessary to strengthen the formulation of laws and regulations related to the termination of pregnancy and constantly improve the legal protection for women and minority groups. Studying the imbalance of the gender ratio in China is conducive to social equality, diversified development, improvement of social production efficiency, enhancement of people’s happiness, and alleviation of family.

Keywords: deteriorating security; gender imbalance; sex ratio; termination
Published: November 20, 2023
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/15/20230779
Volume: CHR Vol.15
pp. 259-263
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