In India, cultural preferences for a son have helped fuel a growing gender divide. After China, the country has the lowest ratio of women to men in the world among major countries and the proportion is at its lowest level in India's history. About 100,000 Indian women were trafficked for marriage last year – an increase of about 20 percent since 2006 – as more single men try to find a wife by turning to gangs that abduct women. Globalisation of culture may change the local pressure on marriage BUT many other things will occur. In human lcivilisation local culture and religion is very imporatnt. How far local government, scientists, sociologist, ICT and education goes along.

Women Kidnapped for Marriage in India Highlight Gender Divide