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The phenomenon of ldquo missing women rdquo was first noted by the Indian economist Amartya Sen It i...........

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    The phenomenon of “missing women” was first noted by the Indian economist Amartya Sen. It is associated with-

    Demographic deficit of women

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    Glass ceiling in corporate sector

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    Wage gap in workforce

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    Lack of gender budgeting

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    Explanation:

    Demographic deficit of women

    • A highly imbalanced sex ratio favoring men relative to women, is a striking demographic feature that has persisted over several decades in India.
    • Sen in1992 coined the term “missing women” to frame this demographic imbalance.

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