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

Archived version: https://archive.is/newest/https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/jun/12/outrage-as-sugar-cane-workers-in-india-still-being-pushed-into-having-hysterectomies


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    1 month ago

    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