Female foeticide is bad and is morally incorrect. I guess govt should pass a bill regarding in which circumstances abortion is legal and where not.
The Concept of Abortion in medical science: The need for abortion in medical science was sought to avoid risking the life of girl who cannot bear the pregnancy due to some health issues. As Indians it is in our blood to take all type of advantage and we started female foeticide.
Why misuse of abortion and female foeticide started: Obviously the reason is people do not need girl child. There were numerous reasons behind that.
1) Some families do already have 2-3 girls and are trying for a male child. They think male child can get the name of family going (Kul-deepak).
Surprsingly this is false.
No name can be everlasting in this world except the TRUE NAME (SAT-NAAM). For eg: Who knows the name of Bhai Dayala Ji's Parents or even Bhai Mani Ji's Parents.
2) Some ppl think girls will go to their in-law's homes and they need someone to support them in their old-age so they need boys.
We cannot be so sure that boy child will grow up and help the parents at old age. He may die sonner, he may get life long jail, he may get settled abroad or there can be so many things that can happen. Adding up all those factors the probablity of boy growing up and helping the parents at old-age is very less.
3) One more reason can be that boy may become the bread winner for them at the old age.
For that I will say our society has to grow up and we should help our elders no matter you are guy or girl.
4) Last but not least, the ratio of female to male is worse states with high population of Sikhs, Jaats, Rajputs and other Kshatriyas.
The one very obvious reason for that is the false male pride embedded in these socities.
Biggest Irony is that Sikhs despite being taught by Guru Nanak still believes in supremacy of male over female. And I personally believe it is not only the supremacy of male over female, the worrying factor is the amount of dowry Sikh parents have to give when they try to find a good alliance for their daughter.
For eg:- 3-5 acres of land with 10/12 class education:- One Gold set for guy, one for girl, gold gifts to all relatives and a Bullet or some Bike.
3-5 acres of land with 10/12 class education and a full time job/business:- One Gold set for guy, one for girl, gold gifts to all relatives and a compact car.
5-7 acres of land and bachelor's degree with a full time job/business:- Gold set to guy, girl, guy's mom and sisters. Along with that gold gifts to all relatives and at least a Maruti Zen or Santro.
10 acres or land and more + business/jobs:- then you talk in big parties with singers + Ford's, hondas or toyotas.
The only marriage without dowry is possible if Girl side can get the guy aborad in US/Canada/Uk/Australia.
I am not sure how it can be stopped at bigger level in all over India but in Punjab I seriously believe we must stop dowry system immediately. You never know how many princesses (kaurs) will die in the womb and will be taken away their rights to see the land of lord.
Respect girls and women, give them the due respect. Keep in mind that the other lady can be someone's mother or sister. If someone is not respecting other ladies there is a high chance on the same lines the other men may not be respecting yoor mother or sister.
If you guys really want to do something for your society. You really feel that you love this land. You really understand the plight of women. You really feel the pain for all girls who dies in the womb. You have to take an oath, not to take dowry and respect all ladies.
Ofcourse, girls has to rise against dowry. They should stop dreaming about prince charming coming on horse to marry them. Raise yourself, study and stand on your feet. It is your society and you have to make it.
I Parminder Pal Singh, keeping my Lord (Waheguru) in my mind, with all my conscience takes an oath that I will not take dowry in my marriage. I respect and will always respect women.