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24 minPGdocumentary

Synopsis

An estimated 100 million children in India are engaged in labor, many from families identified as Dalits, who face severe discrimination and exploitation.

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Why Watch

  • Meet Dalit families facing severe discrimination in India.
  • Find out about the 100 million child laborers in the country.
  • See the parallels drawn to apartheid in South Africa.

Did You Know

  • There are an estimated 100 million child laborers in India.
  • Dalits are referred to as 'untouchables' in the caste system.
  • The discrimination faced by Dalits is compared to the apartheid system in South Africa.
  • Dalit families often exist as bonded or slave laborers.

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Caste system issuesChild labor awarenessHuman rights advocacy
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the estimated number of child laborers in India?

There are an estimated 100 million child laborers in India.

What term is used to refer to Dalits in India?

Dalits are identified as outcasts or 'untouchables' in India.

What human rights issue is associated with Dalits in India?

Dalit families often exist as bonded or slave laborers.

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