Based on almost a decade of research in the Kathmandu Valley, Planning Families in Nepal offers a compelling account of Hindu Nepali women as they face conflicting global and local ideals regarding family planning.

        Acknowledgments

        Note on Transliteration, Transcription, and Pronunciation

Introduction: Life in Motion

1     Intersections: Gender, Class, and Caste in Nepal

2     Like a Potter’s Wheel: From Daughters to Mothers-in-Law

3     The Elusive Small, Happy Family

4     Son Preference and the Preferences of Sons

5     Conclusion: Projects of Reproduction

        Appendix A:  Caste Hierarchy in Nepal

       Appendix B:  Trends in Contraceptive Use in Nepal

       Notes

       Bibliography

       Index