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Sex-selective abortions in India: Parental choice or sexist discrimination?

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Parikh, M. Sex-selective abortions in India: Parental choice or sexist discrimination?. Feminist Issues 10, 19–32 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02685629

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