'Missing women' loom over India's art fair

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Large black figures cast in steel loomed over the India Art Fair as it opened on Friday with the display of the eerie silhouettes seeking to highlight the country & #039;s millions of & quot;missing & quot; women. The outdoor installation called M.I.S.S.I.N.G. by artist Leena Kejriwal is a visual response to alarming research showing a gaping gender gap in India, which has led to severe imbalances in some parts of the country. Caused by sex-selective abortion, infanticide and the death of girls through neglect, the issue is part of a national debate about women & #039;s rights sparked by fresh scrutiny of sexual violence. India & #039;s 2011 census data showed that just 914 girls are born nationwide per 1,000 boys -- much behind the global benchmark of 952 -- reflecting a cultural preference for male heirs.
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