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India Addresses Sexual Inequality

India Addresses Sexual Inequality

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Jan 19, 2009
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As India moves slowly towards liberalizing sexual relations, debate is now raging over recent recommendations by a government commission that seeks to equalize penalties for men and women in cases of adultery – something women’s rights groups regard with dread. While currently women can’t be charged with adultery, it is hardly a privilege.

The idea that …

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