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[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

In many countries where males are valued more highly culturally, infanticide is depressingly common. On a similar note, many countries have outlawed doctors revealing the baby's sex during pregnancy appointments because too many parents would end the pregnancy if it was going to be a girl.