The Literature Lounge, hosted by Mohua Chinappa is a popular podcast series dedicated to the world of books and the brilliant minds behind them. Through exclusive conversations, we uncover how authors craft captivating stories, thought-provoking essays, insightful biographies, provocative prose and poetry that spark possibilities within us. From dreaming big to breaking conventions, each episode explores books that ignite fresh ideas – one page at a time.

After a successful season of sharing inspiring stories, The Literature Lounge is now an independent podcast under The Mohua Show (TMS) banner. We have featured popular authors such as Gargi Rawat, Radhika Oberoi, Kiran Manral, Swami Mukundananda, Sharmishtha Mukherjee, Aseem Chhabra and many more on our show.

Episode Summary

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Aruna Kalra, acclaimed author of I Want a Boy, joins us to discuss the complex realities of gender bias. Drawing from her personal experiences, Dr. Kalra delves into the societal and healthcare impacts of gender preferences, exploring how socio-economic factors and safety concerns perpetuate these biases.

She opens up about the challenges she faced and the uphill battle of spreading awareness about such a sensitive issue. Dr. Kalra also shares her journey as a passionate advocate for women's rights and gender equality, offering practical insights on how we can work toward a more equitable society.

The episode concludes with empowering messages from her book, leaving listeners with hope and motivation to challenge ingrained biases. Don’t miss this insightful conversation!

Chapters
00:00 - Highlights
00:33 - Introduction
01:45 - Inspiration Behind ‘I Want A Boy’
04:33 - Existing Patriarchy in Society
05:18 - Personal Reflections in Book
07:40 - Arifa’s Story
13:23 - Boy Child Preferences in Healthcare
16:34 - Health Risks in Multiple Pregnancies 
18:50 - Socio-economic Issues in India
21:28 - Safety Concerns for Doctors
25:25 - Overcoming Publishing Challenges
27:52 - Women’s Rights in Healthcare
30:20 - Advice to Younger Generations
33:14 - Advice to Aspiring Parents
35:05 - Reader’s Takeaway 
36:25 - Concluding Remarks

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Dr. Aruna Kalra: https://www.instagram.com/gynaedrarunakalra/ 

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Book Link :
I Want a Boy: https://amzn.in/d/9QFTexX 

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