2025, Vol. 5, Issue 2, Part C

In India, the killing of female new borns is known as female infanticide. For ages, this behaviour has been common in India, and it continues to be problematic today. In India, the dowry system, poverty, and the desire for male offspring are some of the several causes of female infanticide. A specific sum of money is given to the groom's family by the bride's family under the dowry system. Poor families may find this to be a financial hardship, and it may even cause them to murder their female infants. Female infanticide is also influenced by the desire for male offspring. Boys are valued more than girls in many places of India. This is because boys are viewed as a source of revenue and are able to continue the family name. In India, female infanticide is a severe issue. Thousands of female infants are thought to be killed annually. Although efforts have been made by the Indian government to curb this practice, it remains difficult.