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In our society a woman is often blamed for not bearing male child. Do you thing it is right? Justify.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks whether it is right to blame a woman for not bearing a male child. This requires an examination of societal beliefs and biological facts. 2. **Societal Norms**: In many cultures, there is a societal preference for male children, which leads to the blame being placed on women when they do not bear sons. This is an important context to consider. 3. **Biological Basis of Sex Determination**: The sex of a child is determined by the chromosomes contributed by both parents. The father is heterogametic, meaning he can contribute either an X or a Y chromosome, while the mother is homogametic, contributing only an X chromosome. ...
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