BEING INDIAN - Renuka's Story

Renuka, a young girl from a low-caste family in Karnataka, India, balances daily chores, field work, and family obligations. Despite her desire for education, poverty forces her to work instead of attending school. The video highlights the impact of the caste system, early marriage customs, and efforts by schools to improve literacy and vocational skills. Renuka's story reflects the broader challenges faced by many children in rural India, where education is a potential escape from poverty, but immediate financial needs often take precedence.

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