For decades, women's health in India was almost exclusively discussed in the context of reproduction—maternal mortality, child nutrition, and fertility. While maternal health remains a critical priority, the conversation is finally broadening to encompass holistic well-being.
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| Area | Challenge | Cultural Context | |------|-----------|------------------| | | High rates of sexual harassment, domestic violence, and public catcalling. Many families restrict women’s movement after dark. | Notion of “izzat” (family honor) tied to women’s conduct. | | Workplace Equality | Gender pay gap, lack of maternity support, “glass ceiling.” Women constitute less than 20% of senior management roles. | Belief that women’s careers are secondary to family duties. | | Health & Autonomy | Son preference continues (sex-selective abortion is illegal but practiced). Limited reproductive agency in many households. | Cultural pressure to produce a male heir. | | Unpaid Care Work | Indian women do nearly 10 times the unpaid care work of men (global average is 3x). | Deeply ingrained gender roles from childhood. |
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