India’s prostitution villages | DW Documentary
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Published 2023-06-19
In certain Indian villages, sex work is, in a sense, inherited. Mothers and grandmothers have already worked in the same trade. In the past, they mostly belonged to ethnic groups that worked mainly as performers. The British colonial power criminalized them, and to this day it is especially difficult for the men of these ethnic groups to find regular jobs. Therefore, the female members of the family are often the breadwinners. They are the ones who take out loans, build houses, make important decisions, which is otherwise rare in India. Our reporters Akanksha Saxena and Neerat Kaur looked around the villages - and found signs of hope: The young generation is trying to leave this sad tradition behind and fight for better education and rights.
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All Comments (21)
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Trapped by tradition Don't call it "TRADITION" Trapped by systemized oppression
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I cannot believe in the 21st century we are still talking about a caste system and discrimination that victimizes women and children. Why is the government of India not doing enough? Respect the teacher and the NGOs that are stepping in and making a difference.
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‘To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all’ - Oscar Wilde
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This moved me. Seeing those young girls in class learning to read and write smiling and looking happy brought tears to my eyes.
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This is absolutely tragic. No one should be forced into this. How do you refuse to stand next to someone but are happy to sleep with them? Hypocrisy is ripe
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My heart breaks for these girls and their families. Education is the freedom that the rich don't want the poor to find.
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I am happy the man teached himself some important life skills and is educating the younger generation of women. I hope these families can break out of their poverty and this type of work as fast as possible😭 The whole caste system and the British power in the past is absolutely infuriating! 😠
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Caste system is like a curse on our Indian society.It's better to get rid of this evil as soon as possible .Our govt is not doing enough for these people & as a society we have failed these fellow citizens.
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Big salute to the NGO who helped him to get a degree. Now he is educating kids in his community. This must be encouraged.
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Annand Kumar, Gundu Nager and the other teachers featured in this film are the heroes helping to get children educated and out of poverty.
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multiple Indians I met here in Canada told me 'the Caste system no longer exists in modern India', and they complained about the college reserve spots for 'lower caste'.
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I feel more grateful for everything in my life when I see how unfair others have it. I hope they will all have better futures. Their optimism and strength are beautiful. I wish to live my life that way no matter the struggle
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I teared watching this... These women are so strong to be taking up this role as a breadwinner. May God protect them and provide for them in a better way.
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Thought provoking documentary, and those women are very brave to share their lived and living experiences. Well done DW 👏🏽
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The caste system has always angered me. No one person is better than the next. It’s amazing that a country so rich in religion & spirituality, culture & tradition can even allow this. I suppose this would be a part of their culture that I just don’t understand & find horrific
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Salute to those who take practical steps to fix social ills. Regardless of beliefs, nation, country...
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Ironic how mainstream Indian media will never show such on ground stories even in their dreams, yet they will have the audacity to call foreign media companies as "enemies". I wish these people come out of poverty and live a truly content life ❤
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Awesome that that teacher remained in his community to try and make a difference.
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Sending a virtual applause for your outstanding work in the documentary world
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Shocking but somewhat inspiring. Such strong women. Thanks for this documentary and shining a light on this.
