The female body is a contested terrain the world over. Constructed differently in different contexts it remains a site where power is played out.

The

Information on abortion is limited and inaccurate especially in the developing world, which has led to several speculations on the prevalence of abortion in this region.

The recent reproductive and child health (RCH) combi

Of the several factors behind the decline in women's work participation rates from Census period to Census period, a major factor seem to have been the decline of many traditional industries and services in which women were involved.