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SEX  SELECTION Before conception or thereafter, the Sex Selection  amounts to Violation of Woman’s right to life. It violates Article 39(e) of the Constitution which states the principle of state policy that health and strength of woman is not to be abused.

Sec.2 of Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques Regulation and Prevention of Misuse Act(57 of 1994) which  imposes ban on sex selection do not violate equality clause of the Constitution.  Facts and figures shows decline in number of girls as compared to number of boys! If use of said techniques are not banned it would result in unprecendental imbalance in male to female ratio having disastrous effect on society!

Though sex selection before conception would not amount to female foeticide indirectly same result is achieved.  The whole idea behind sex selection before pre-conception is to go against the nature and secure conception of a child of one’s choice.  It can prevent birth of a female child it is as bad as foeticide.[NOC 244 (Bom) (DB)(D)]

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Eve Ensler, Playwright.

I have visited 60 countries in the past 12 years. The situation is pretty much the same everywhere. Its the same story everywhere I go. India, in that sense, is like any other country. If its rape and bride-burning in India, Its acid attack and honour killing in Pakistan. I think the only nation recording very low rate of violence against women is Iceland ¦¦¦¦ Eve Ensler,Playwright.

Bangalore:American playwright-activist Eve Ensier, best known for the The Vagina Monologues, is in town for the world premiere of her next play I am an emotional creature: The secret life of girls. Excerpts from an interview:

Why did you choose Bangalore for the world premiere of your new play?

Because I love India! Its a great place to start. The cast(mostly TV actors from Mumbai) has done a fabulous job. Actors here did a brilliant job with the Vagina Monologues too. This is just the beginning. I will see how it goes. The plays about how girls are always trying to please everyone, be it their parents or boyfriends. The book is releasing on V-day next year.

You just returned from the Ted Conference in Mysore. What did you speak about there?

I spoke about the girlchild and how we should protect her..

Are you aware of the fact that ˜Vagina Monologues has been performed in Hindi in Mumbai?

Yes. I believe it has been performed in Gujarati as well. Its fantastic. I am moved that it has been performed in regional languages as that always has a bigger impact.

Bernard Goldberg listed you at No.96 in his book 100 people who are Screwing Up America- Comment.

(Laughs).The book was by a crook, a crazy guy. It listed feminists, anti-racists, liberals and so on. He is one of those who dont want women to move forward. If my work supporting women is ruining America, then let it be.

What according to you is the most heinous crime against women?

Violence against them. Im working with many groups across the world. Killing women, sex trafficking, rape One out of three women in the US is either beaten up or raped.

You have travelled the world. Where do you think women feel the safest? Where would you place India when it comes to security for women?

I have visited 60 countries in the past 12 years. The situation is pretty much the same everywhere. Its the same story everywhere I go. India , in that sense, is like any other country. If its rape and bride-burning in India, Its acid attack and honour killing in Pakistan. I think the only nation recording very low rate of violence against women is Iceland(chuckles)

Which country, according to you, has the most woman-friendly laws?

I dont think theres any. If a rape victim opts for prosecution, shes re-raped in the process.

Do you believe in the adage,Women are womens worst enemies?

No. because I have only seen women supporting and nurturing each other, working like a team. I have seen some incredible women.

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