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The stories emerging from India reveal a troubling reality: women and girls are often treated as commodities in an unregulated industry. This is particularly evident in the way society views women. Although there are cultural rituals that venerate women, the prevailing attitude often sees them relegated to traditional roles focused on childbearing. The stigma around childlessness continues to pressure women, further embedding the idea of women's worth being tied to their reproductive abilities.