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Why Do Women “Compromise” in Domestic Violence Cases?
Why are many domestic violence cases settled out-of-court? Dr. Poulami Roychowdhury, sociologist, explains.
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How Did Ancient India’s Obsession With Sons Allow For Sex Outside Marriage?
What was niyoga, the alternative reproductive method families used to produce male heirs in ancient India? Dr. Smita Sahgal, historian, explains.
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How Was India’s Early Birth Control Movement Discriminatory?
Has India's discourse on birth control been discriminatory from the start? Dr. Sanjam Ahluwalia, historian, explains.
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How Did India’s Early Feminist Groups Debate Birth Control?
How did early feminists debate birth control in India? Dr. Sanjam Ahluwalia, historian, explains.
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