Musella, Francesca Andrea (A.A. 2023/2024) How to read silent discrimination through population: public policies for feminine youth in India. Tesi di Laurea in Demography and social challenges, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Alfonso Giordano, pp. 144. [Master's Degree Thesis]

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Abstract/Index

The demographic trend and theory. Demographic transition and total fertility rate in India. Missing women. Skewed sex ratio at birth (SRB) and child sex ratio (CSR) as indicators of gender discrimination. Social risks linked to the trend and relevance of the topic at national and international level. Why are policies needed? Outline of population policies introduced up to the present. Literature review. Sex selection banning policy: the PCPNDT act. The necessity of an act. Censuses of 2001 and 2011. Evaluation of the PC&PNDT act from 1994 to 2008. Cross-country analysis of banning effects. Contribution of other public policies. Awareness campaigns and cash transfers. Some outcomes on SRB and CSR: an evaluation. More national and international contributions. Current trends of SRB and CSR.

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Bibliografia: pp. 120-131.

Thesis Type:	Master's Degree Thesis
Institution:	Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program:	Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree Program in International Relations (LM-52)
Chair:	Demography and social challenges
Thesis Supervisor:	Giordano, Alfonso
Thesis Co-Supervisor:	Testa, Maria Rita
Academic Year:	2023/2024
Session:	Autumn
Deposited by:	Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited:	29 Apr 2025 09:33
Last Modified:	29 Apr 2025 09:33
URI:	https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/41883

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