VOICED: Caste system traps Nepal's 'hereditary prostitutes'

VOICED: Caste system traps Nepal's 'hereditary prostitutes'

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video highlights the life of Beneetha Nepali, a young girl from Nepal's Badi caste, who is forced into sex work to support her impoverished family. Despite societal discrimination and her family's history in the profession, Beneetha dreams of returning to school and pursuing a different future. Advocates like Sapna Pritan Mala are working to raise awareness about the challenges faced by Badi women, but change is slow, and Beneetha's situation remains difficult.

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3 mins • 1 pt

In what ways does the societal perception of Badi women affect their opportunities?

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What efforts are being made to improve the situation of Badi women like Beneetha?

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