What's behind Vietnam's worsening sex ratio imbalance?

Summary

KEY POINTS:

1. Vietnam grapples with gender imbalance, mirroring China and India.
2. Deep-rooted cultural norms, fueled by Confucianism, prefer boys.
3. Ultrasound use and the two-child policy intensify the disparity.
4. The imbalance results in forced marriages and increased trafficking.
5. Strong gender laws exist, but cultural norms and weak welfare persist.

References

• Media Check: Deutsche Welle (DW) News - Media Bias/Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
• Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• ADDITIONAL READING RAAF RUNWAY (PME)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC