Почему в Бутане почти во всех возрастах наблюдается преобладание мужчин? Связано ли это с паломничеством? Просто я подумал, что люди из соседних стран уходят в горы Бутана и остаются там в монастырях. Если так, то почему там даже младенцев-мальчиков больше?
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The demographic trends in Bhutan, showing a prevalence of males across almost all age groups, may not be solely attributed to pilgrimage or immigration to monasteries. Various factors could contribute to this pattern:
- Cultural practices: In some cultures, sons may be preferred due to social, economic, or religious reasons, leading to a skewed sex ratio at birth.
- Migration: Men might be more likely to migrate for work, both within the country and internationally, which can affect the local demographic composition.
- Healthcare and Mortality: Differential access to healthcare for men and women or higher risk-taking behavior among males can influence the sex ratio.
- Reporting and Registration: Inaccuracies in birth and death registration can create apparent disparities in demographic data.
The observation that even among infants there is a higher number of males could be due to natural sex ratios at birth, which typically favor males slightly (around 105 male births for every 100 female births). However, if the disparity exceeds natural expectations, it may warrant further investigation into local practices and reporting accuracy.
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you are not specific. You’ve mentioned only general factors that are applicable to any country. Could you please provide more specific response based on the aspects of Bhutan’s culture and history that could have affected this prevalence? Maybe it happens because of their religion or geography?
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you are not specific. You’ve mentioned only general factors that are applicable to any country. Could you please provide more specific response based on the aspects of Bhutan’s culture and history that could have affected this prevalence? Maybe it happens because of their religion or geography?
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you are not specific. You’ve mentioned only general factors that are applicable to any country. Could you please provide more specific response based on the aspects of Bhutan’s culture and history that could have affected this prevalence? Maybe it happens because of their religion or geography?
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Eudaimon, I will be very glad if you answer more specific. You’ve mentioned only general factors that are applicable to any country. Could you please provide more specific response based on the aspects of Bhutan’s culture and history that could have affected this prevalence? Maybe it happens because of their religion or geography? Thank you in advance.
Certainly. Bhutan’s unique cultural and historical context provides specific factors that might contribute to a male-biased sex ratio:
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Buddhist Monastic Culture: Bhutan is predominantly a Buddhist country with a strong monastic tradition. Many families may send at least one son to become a monk, which can be a source of honor and spiritual fulfillment. This practice could contribute to a higher male population within certain age groups as monks are counted in census data.
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Economic Migration: Bhutanese men might be migrating to other countries for educational and employment opportunities, then returning to Bhutan, affecting the demographics. Conversely, it’s also possible that male labor from neighboring countries, such as India or Nepal, is coming into Bhutan for construction or other industries, thus increasing the male population.
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Healthcare Access: Although Bhutan has made significant strides in healthcare, there might still be disparities in access to healthcare and nutrition favoring males over females, especially in rural areas, which could influence infant mortality rates and the sex ratio at birth.
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Cultural Preferences: There is a possibility of a slight cultural preference for male children, as in many other parts of the world, which could influence family planning decisions.
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Geography and Lifestyle: Bhutan’s mountainous terrain requires a labor force for agriculture and animal husbandry, which traditionally is seen as men’s work. This could have implications for the sex ratio if men are more likely to stay or move to rural areas for such work.
These factors combined with the natural sex ratio at birth could explain the prevalence of males in Bhutan’s demographic pyramid. However, for a precise explanation, one would need to examine detailed local demographic studies, health reports, and census data that consider these cultural nuances.
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