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Lady Dhanvanti Rama Rau discusses family planning in India ; part 2

BROADCAST: Feb. 21, 1964 | DURATION: 00:08:27

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
8 minutes, 27 seconds

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Topics

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

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