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Outrage as sugar cane workers in India still being ‘pushed’ into having hysterectomies

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Outrage as sugar cane workers in India still being ‘pushed’ into having hysterectomies

Hundreds of woman in one cane producing district were agreeing to the surgery, say activists, in order to keep working long, physically punishing hours

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  • Right so you give up your hormonal health and your ability to reproduce in exchange for the ability to work a couple extra hours every month, since you no longer need a toilet break to change your tampon. Yeah sounds like a deal

    from hell