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Among these women, a notable sentiment is the rejection of what they perceive as societal expectations to bear children—a perspective that some liken to a dystopian narrative reminiscent of The Handmaid’s Tale. The underlying message, as articulated by some participants, is a preemptive strike against potential governmental encroachments on their reproductive rights. They believe that their sterilization serves as an act of defiance against being relegated to the status of “baby-making machines,” a concern stemming from political narratives that deeply resonate within certain demographics.