Caste at birth [electronic resource] / produced and directed by Mira Hamermesh.
1991
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Title
Caste at birth [electronic resource] / produced and directed by Mira Hamermesh.
Author
Hamermesh, Mira.
Publication Details
New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1991.
Language
English
Language Note
This edition in English.
Description
1 online resource (52 min.).
Summary
Few Westerners realize the grave situation of India s "untouchables." There are 150 million of them who live a segregated life. They cannot own land or get an education and are condemned to the most menial jobs, such as sweeping streets, cleaning toilets, or butchering animals. In the villages they are subject to abuse, sometimes killed for minor slights to the landowners. From birth, all alternatives are closed to them. While the government has tried to improve the condition of the untouchables, these attempts have been met by strong resistance. Upper caste Hindus profit from this source of cheap labor. In addition, the Hindu notion that the untouchable is impure is deeply ingrained. However, a few leaders have arisen from their ranks, who work for change.
Note
Originally released as DVD.
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Audience
For College; Adult audiences.
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