- Cultural preferences, government decrees (1 Child Policy China) and modern medicine (ultrasounds, abortions) have led to men outnumbering women by 71 million in China (34 million) and India (37 million).
- This imbalance has impacted mental health (more lonely/depressed men) and the economy (higher housing prices from Chinese men building homes to attract yet higher saving rates since single men spend less).
- It’s also driven sexual harassment and assault across India.
- By 2050, there could be 190 Chinese men for every 100 women.
