Question

One word substitute for the killing of women and girls because of their gender. Choose the suitable word for underlined sentence from the options.

• A. Foeticide
• B. Filicide
• C. Fratricide
• D. Femicide

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Femicide

Femicide: The killing of women or girls specifically because of their gender.

🔹 This term is used in sociological and legal contexts where gender-based violence is discussed.

• Foeticide: Killing of a fetus, often used in the context of female foeticide (sex-selective abortion).

• Filicide: Killing of one’s own child.

• Fratricide: Killing of one’s brother.