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

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(N/A) $50\%$ of sperms carry the $X$-chromosome,while the other $50\%$ carry the $Y$-chromosome.
After the fusion of the male and female gametes,the zygote carries either $XX$ (female) or $XY$ (male) depending on whether the sperm carrying $X$ or $Y$ fertilized the ovum.
Therefore,the sex of the baby is determined by the father's genetic contribution,not by the mother.
Unfortunately,in our society,women are often blamed for producing female children and are ill-treated due to this scientific misconception.

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