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Mass Marriages and Virginity Testing in India

By Deepali Gaur Singh, RH Reality Check, Asia

September 28, 2009 - 7:00am

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For most communities in traditional communities in India, a bride is expected to be a virgin and concepts of honor and dignity run deep. Now the government is accused of promoting virginity testing at mass weddings.

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Dowry: An Unwelcome Guest at Indian Weddings

By Deepali Gaur Singh, RH Reality Check, Asia

May 29, 2008 - 7:00am

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Dowry practices in India drive women's limited access to education and self-determination.

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