Which of the following is not a reason why China’s one-child policy is controversial?

The one-child policy is controversial because it may violate human rights and reproductive rights, and it has been associated with gender inequality, including sex-selective practices. The policy did reduce birth rates, so saying it largely failed to discourage population growth is not a reason for the controversy. The best answer is D, “The policy largely has failed to discourage growth.”

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