Bias against girl child in India: regional pattern and perspective

Bias against girl child is a preference towards boys over the girls, or a prejudice against girls. It can be conscious and unconscious. It is true that girls and boys differ from one another in terms of physical attributes. However, when it comes to efficiency with regard to same work which involves intellectual capability both are equal. But in a patriarchal society, girls are considered inferior to boys. This is what constitutes by bias against girl child.