Violence against women in India – A system of inequality | DW Documentary
In India, more than 80 women are raped every day. This number is probably just the tip of the iceberg. In most cases, the crimes are not reported – whether out of shame, fear of the perpetrator, or mistrust of the police and the justice system.
In the west of the country, in the wealthy and conservative state of Gujarat, the story of 17-year-old Kinjal portrays an India in which rape is apparently considered a “trivial offense.”
Three years ago, the young girl, who belongs to the Dalit community – a group considered “untouchables,” who occupy the lowest social status, at the bottom of the caste system — was raped by the son of a landowner from a higher caste.
To cover up the incident, the rapist’s family offered Kinjal’s parents land and 100,000 euros – a fortune. But Kinjal’s father rejected the compromise, preferring to take the case to court.
This rare act of courage was considered an affront by the higher castes. As a sign of his struggle, he decided not to cut his hair again until the perpetrator was convicted.
Kinjal and her family were supported by Manjula Pradeep. The activist, who is also a Dalit, has dedicated her life to defending women who have been raped. Her goal, as yet unattained, is that each victim she helps will be the last.
For six months, a camera crew accompanied Kinjal and her family in their search for justice. A glimpse behind the scenes in India, where the violence of the caste system and the weight of tradition determine the lives of hundreds of millions of women.
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