While poverty is believed to increase the likelihood of neglect, poverty does not predetermine neglect. Patriarchal values embedded in local traditions, religion and culture predetermine the social value of gender. Through the HNF, the MSzMP was able to effectively predetermine the composition of the legislature. The WPK is thus able to predetermine the composition of the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA). Various methods are practiced to predetermine a child's sex.