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What Led to the Debate on Vulgarity in 1990s India?
Why was there a moral panic over cinema in India in the 1990s? Shohini Ghosh, media scholar, explains.
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How Did Savita Bhabhi Become So Controversial?
The character of Savita Bhabhi is transgressive in many ways. Shohini Ghosh, media scholar, explains.
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The Unique History of Hysteria in India
How did hysteria become gendered in India? Dr. Sarah Pinto, anthropologist at Tufts University, takes us through a brief history of hysteria in India.
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How Sexual Policing Impacts the Treatment of Women’s Trauma
How does sexual policing impact the psychiatric treatment of women's trauma in India? Dr. Sarah Pinto, anthropologist at Tufts University, explains.
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Why Are Indian Women Getting Hysterectomies at Young Ages?
Why are early hysterectomies prevalent in parts of rural India? Dr. Sapan Desai, public health specialist, 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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