Recent incidents in India highlight the dark side of gender bias and illegal sex determination, leading to a pregnant woman's death due to pressure to have a male child. In the United States, the debate on abortion has intensified post the reversal of Roe v. Wade, with varying opinions on its legality, highlighting a deep divide among Americans. The Dobbs decision, allowing states to determine abortion rights, has led to total bans in some states and increased challenges for reproductive health care. Black women in the U.S. face disproportionate risks in pregnancy and childbirth, with ongoing threats to reproductive rights exacerbating existing health disparities and civil rights concerns.