2020

The Co-existence of Biased Sex Ratio and Crime against Women in India: Examining the Causality

Das, Suparna (Journal of Academic Perspectives, 2020)

Preference for a son has deep historical roots in India and is evident in its highly skewed sex ratios. The country has recently been on the news often for heinous rape incidences. It registered a 27 percent annual growth ...
Impact of ‘Having a Son’ on Women’s Intra-household Status: Evidence from India

Das, Suparna (International Journal of Gender and Women‟s Studies, 2020)

Intra-household bargaining power differs between men and women for various reasons, primarily due to unequal social norms and differences in income. Patriarchal societies often put higher values to son(s) due to perceived ...