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Lady Dhanvanti Rama Rau discusses family planning in India ; part 1

BROADCAST: Feb. 21, 1964 | DURATION: 00:34:00

Synopsis

Lady Dhanvanti Rama Rau discusses economic inequality, poverty, and the growing population in India. She discusses the need for family planning to combat these issues. Studs plays “A Morning Raga” - Ravi Shankar.

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 21, 1964

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
34 minutes

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Topics

Feminism, Women, Women's Studies Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health Community Activism & Social Reform

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Rau, Dhanvanti Rama, Lady. Audiotapes. Radio programs WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Women's liberation (India) Laws of Manu Caste system British rule in India Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations World hunger Reproductive rights Birth control Family planning

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