Selective abortion of female fetusesA) has been found only in China.B) is consistent with societies that permit female infanticide.C) is officially sanctioned in India.D) is never practiced in the United States.

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Selective abortion of female fetusesA)  has been found only in China.B)  is consistent with societies that permit female infanticide.C)  is officially sanctioned in India.D)  is never practiced in the United States.

Tyler Hernandez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Selective abortion of female fetuses is consistent with societies that permit female infanticide because both practices reflect a preference for male children and a devaluation of females. While it is officially illegal in most countries, including China and India, it still occurs in these places as well as in other countries including the US, typically through the use of sex-selective IVF.

Selective abortion of female fetuses

A) has been found only in China.
B) is consistent with societies that permit female infanticide.
C) is officially sanctioned in India.
D) is never practiced in the United States.

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