New Delhi: On the eve of Daughter’s Day, the matrimonial website Shaadi.com had conducted a survey to gauge the acceptance of a girl child in modern India.
The survey which received over 6000 responses from the website members across India highlighted the preference for a girl child and the maturity of the next-generation Indian parents.
When asked if they would prefer a girl or a boy child, over 50% of stated that babies, gender irrespective should be treated with the same love.
The survey presented a rosy picture in a society that had thus far treated the girl child with disdain and as a burden. The perceptions were evolving and the female child was gradually becoming the key element for nurture and stability.
Nearly 37% of the respondents preferred a girl child as they felt that girls are more sincere and loving. Only 9% wanted a male child since society perceives them as an assurance to security and a hope of carrying the ‘family name’ ahead.
The development of science and gender prediction technology, gave people a way to curb the birth of the female child. When asked if the respondents accepted the recent government ban on sex-revelation sonography techniques, an whopping 84% respondents said that they are approve of the ban. Only 16% respondents, thought otherwise.
The survey also revealed the today boys and girls are considered equal in all aspects with an overwhelming 50% respondents agreeing with the statement. With respect to smartness and sincerity, 22% felt that the fairer-sex is smarter than boys and 24% said that girls are more sincere than boys.
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