Nobody had counseled women to expect the changes in bleeding patterns which are typically associated with IUD use, and they received no support from the health clinics with their problems. Because in traditional Hindu culture menstruation is associated with a variety of social taboos, prolonged menstrual bleeding produced conflicts within families.
Ruth SimmonsGovernments have a legitimate concern with slowing population growth. But often this has been attempted with little concern for the individuals most affected.
Ruth SimmonsIt really pains me greatly to hear from graduate students that graduate education is a lower priority here.
Ruth SimmonsWe felt that the Gates Foundation looked at our track record and our publications and decided that "this is persuasive; this needs to be done. Let's see what they can do."
Ruth SimmonsThere is strong mentoring of women in the academy. Corporations appear more willing to resist affirmative action to advance women, and boards and shareholders are more tolerant of this approach.
Ruth Simmons