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Video 01:58

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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Video 02:49

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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Video 02:32

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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Video 01:36

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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Video 02:53

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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Video 02:54

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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