Missing Women

Missing women refer to the noticeable gender imbalance in certain populations where significantly fewer women are present than men. This phenomenon often arises from a combination of factors such as gender-based discrimination, selective abortion, infanticide, poor healthcare for women, and social practices that favor male offspring. It reflects underlying social biases and unequal treatment of women, leading to their disproportionate absence in the population. Addressing missing women involves tackling these root causes to promote gender equality and ensure women’s rights and well-being are protected.