China's Rising Sex-Ratio Imbalance

Paper Summary:

This paper analyzes China's growing gender-ratio imbalance. It discusses the history of the issue and why the trend is changing. It then examines the causes of the gender-ratio imbalance through statistical data. The paper includes an economic analysis in relation to the problem. Finally, it discusses the possible implications of the gender-ratio imbalance nd provides policy proposals to mitigate the issue.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Sex Ratio
Causes of the Gender Imbalance
Implications of the Gender Imbalance
Opinions Regarding the Sex-Ratio Imbalance
Policy Proposals
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"As China's economy continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, there exists a pressing issue that has been overshadowed by optimism of China's future. Like China's GDP growth, China's imbalanced sex-ratio has also unprecedented highs. If not handled properly, this issue poses a serious problem for the future of China's stability and growth, especially regarding politics, society, and economics."
"The sex-ratio at birth is defined as the number of males born divided by the number of females born. Most modern societies have a SRB of around 105. This means that for every 100 females born, there are roughly 105 males born . This "natural" rate is mostly because females have higher survival rates than males, especially in modern societies. In other words, males have more age related deaths than females . China, on the other hand is experiencing a demographic phenomenon with sex-ratios of up to 120 in certain provinces."

Sample of Sources Used:

• All China Data Center <http://www.chinadataonline.org>
• CIA World Factbook <https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html>
• Graham, Maureen J., Larsen, Ulla, Xu, Xiping. 1998 Son Preference in the Anhui Province, China. International Family Planning Perspectives, Vol. 24, No. 2.
• Hull, Terrence H. 1990. Recent Trends in Sex ratios at Birth in China. Population and Development Review, Vol 16. No. 1.
• Hudson, Valerie M., Den Boer, Andrea. 2002. A Surplus of Men, A Deficit of Peace. International Security, Vol. 26, No. 4

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