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ARMENIA MIGHT BE LEFT WITHOUT BRIDES IN 15 YEARS
Vestnik Kavkaza
http://vestnikkavkaza.net/news/society/27937.html
June 18 2012
Russia
In 15 years Armenian men will not be able to find a bride or men
with low education and income will not marry at all. The reason is a
possible deficit of females, as at the moment couples often prevent
the birth of girls, Aravot writes.
According to research conducted by the UN Population Fund, together
with the Armenian ministry of health and the Republican Institute
for Reproductive Health, the annual number of abortions connected
to the gender of the possible child reached 1400. The research shows
that now boys are born 15% more frequently than girls. At the moment
there are 118-120 newborn boys for every 100 girls.
According to experts, this might cause severe problems in the future.
Adult men unable to find a wife at home will have to migrate,
which will result in the population decreasing. On the other hand,
the situation will stimulate the growth of prostitution. It can also
strengthen female exploitation and gender inequality, as there will
be more pressure on women to perform their reproductive function.
Sociologist Artak Sagatelyan says that the preference given to the
boys is connected to the low living standards in Armenia. Respondents
explain their desire to have a boy by the fact that girls would have
problems finding jobs, while a boy can at least go abroad, while girls
will have to stay in Armenia and adjust. In addition, it is believed
that in the situation of the undeveloped pension and welfare systems,
boys will be taking care of their elderly parents while girls will
become a part of the other family after marriage.
Vestnik Kavkaza
http://vestnikkavkaza.net/news/society/27937.html
June 18 2012
Russia
In 15 years Armenian men will not be able to find a bride or men
with low education and income will not marry at all. The reason is a
possible deficit of females, as at the moment couples often prevent
the birth of girls, Aravot writes.
According to research conducted by the UN Population Fund, together
with the Armenian ministry of health and the Republican Institute
for Reproductive Health, the annual number of abortions connected
to the gender of the possible child reached 1400. The research shows
that now boys are born 15% more frequently than girls. At the moment
there are 118-120 newborn boys for every 100 girls.
According to experts, this might cause severe problems in the future.
Adult men unable to find a wife at home will have to migrate,
which will result in the population decreasing. On the other hand,
the situation will stimulate the growth of prostitution. It can also
strengthen female exploitation and gender inequality, as there will
be more pressure on women to perform their reproductive function.
Sociologist Artak Sagatelyan says that the preference given to the
boys is connected to the low living standards in Armenia. Respondents
explain their desire to have a boy by the fact that girls would have
problems finding jobs, while a boy can at least go abroad, while girls
will have to stay in Armenia and adjust. In addition, it is believed
that in the situation of the undeveloped pension and welfare systems,
boys will be taking care of their elderly parents while girls will
become a part of the other family after marriage.