VOICED: India offers cars to lure sterilization volunteers

The video discusses the sterilization of impoverished Indian women, driven by government incentives like the chance to win prizes. Despite the operation being free and offering financial compensation, gender dynamics play a role, with men often refusing the procedure. Historical policies and myths contribute to the preference for female sterilization. As India's population is set to surpass China's, women bear the responsibility of managing family size.

What motivates many impoverished Indian women to undergo sterilization?

• To receive free medical care

• To avoid having more children

• To win prizes like cars and motorcycles

• To improve their health

What is one reason men in India are hesitant to undergo vasectomies?

• They are unaware of the procedure

• They believe it will make them physically weak

• It is more expensive than female sterilization

• It is not supported by the government

What historical event contributes to men's reluctance to undergo sterilization in India?

• The increase in population growth

• The rise of alternative birth control methods

• The forced sterilization policies of the 1970s

• The introduction of new medical technologies

Why do women in India feel the need to undergo sterilization?

• They have suffered from having many children

• They want to contribute to population control

• They are pressured by their families

• They want to set an example for others

What is a significant challenge faced by women in India regarding population growth?

• Lack of access to education

• Carrying the burden of the nation's children

• Limited employment opportunities

• Cultural restrictions on mobility