Explain why China may have greater gender equality than India despite having similar marriage rates for women in their early 30s.

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The Answer is Varies. May include the following:
-China has an income 4.5 times greater than India
-Indian women marry on average at age 20, compared to Chinese women marrying around age 24.
-China has invested in education for boys and girls and has promoted women's labor force participation
-China has a lower fertility rate

Explain Why China May Have Greater Gender Equality Than India