In many places of the world, it is common for all children to be born equal – regardless of their gender.
However, in some regions of the world, whether a boy or a girl is born makes a significant impact.
During the 1980s, China implemented a policy permitting just one child per family, which resulted in many abortions based on the gender of the child and parents leaving their kids.
In China, a girl isn’t necessarily treated with the same respect as a boy. A boy has a better chance of getting a job than a girl, not to mention a far more significant compensation. Read the full story here ▶
