What are some of the reasons provided by individuals in this clip why boys are preferred over girls in the countries of Taiwan, India, and South Korea?
What will be an ideal response?
Some of the reasons include the following: In some cultures, once a female is married and out of the house she is no longer considered part of the family to contribute or support the family. In these cultures it is appropriate for the family of the female to provide a bride's dowry to the husband's family. The male children will be able to carry on the family name.
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