Reproductive Restraints: Birth Control in India, 1877-1947

Book Details

• Publisher: Permanent Black
• Language: English
• Published Year: 2008
• Pages: 251
• Dimensions: 21.7 x 15.5 cm
• Book Condition: Used – Good
• Availability: In Stock

About the Book

Reproductive Restraints by Sanjam Ahluwalia is an insightful investigation into the elitist initiatives aimed at limiting population growth in India. The book traces the history of contraception use and population management during the colonial era and connects it to modern debates surrounding population control in India.

By examining the relationship between birth control movements in India, Great Britain, and the United States, Ahluwalia explores the complex intersection of politics, power, and social engineering. The book sheds light on how these population control strategies were influenced by colonial rule and how they have shaped contemporary policies and discussions in India.

Through this detailed historical analysis, Reproductive Restraints offers a nuanced perspective on the role of reproductive policies and the implications they have had for Indian society, particularly in terms of gender, class, and state control.