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Although there is a
huge and growing appetite for greater education in
India, girls are still getting a raw deal. In the
state of Bihar, for example, a large proportion of
girls simply don't bother with school and are often
married off to older men, often suffering violence
and abuse as a result. The Mahila Samakhya schools
have been created to change that. Learning skills
such as karate, how to ride a bike and weaving, as
well as the traditional subjects, girls learn to
fend for themselves and earn a living. This film
joins Sharmila, a 25 year old dalit, or untouchable,
who 9 years ago could not read or write. Now she can
do all of that and more. She owns her own house and
land, helping her family, and teaching young girls
who will go on to attend a Mahila Samakhya school.
Part of a 28 x
25-minute documentary series produced for the BBC.
These films can be bought individually or as a
series. |
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Japan: Animation Nation,
Ref 705 |
Brazil: Catch Them Young,
Ref 693 |
India: Super 30,
Ref 674 |
Morocco: The Queen & the Carpet Girl,
Ref 632 |
India: The Childrens Bank,
Ref 624 |
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The Real Brat Camps,
Ref 538 |
China: Violinists
Ref 537 |
Gastronomic Ambassadors,
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Jail, The American Way,
Ref 108tvc |
Spain: Starting Anew,
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