Hundreds of woman in one cane producing district were agreeing to the surgery, say activists, in order to keep working long, physically punishing hours

Hundreds of woman in one cane producing district were agreeing to the surgery, say activists, in order to keep working long, physically punishing hours

Archived version: https://archive.is/newest/https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/jun/12/outrage-as-sugar-cane-workers-in-india-still-being-pushed-into-having-hysterectomies

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  • MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz
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    2 months ago

    That’s the removal of the uterus, for those not immediately aware.

    No more menstruation cycle, and the “downtime” that comes with that.

    Insanely fucked up. Worker first, person second.