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Video 01:51
What’s Wrong With How India Responds to Violence Against Women?
Why do we need to change how we talk about violence against women? Dr. Rajeswari Sunder Rajan, literary and gender studies scholar, explains.
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Video 03:10
Why Do Women “Compromise” in Domestic Violence Cases?
Why are many domestic violence cases settled out-of-court? Dr. Poulami Roychowdhury, sociologist, explains.
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Video 02:22
Why Is a Woman’s ‘Moral Character’ Used Against Her in Court?
From divorce settlements to sexual violence cases, why is a woman's moral character always on trial in court? Flavia Agnes, women's rights lawyer, explains.
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Video 02:36
Is Death Penalty a Deterrent for Rape?
Does the death penalty work as a deterrent for rape? Flavia Agnes, lawyer and co-founder of Majlis, explains.
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Video 02:33
Why Was It Challenging To Recognize People’s Customs as Law in Colonial India?
How did people's customs challenge scripture-based laws in colonial India? Dr. Janaki Nair, historian, explains.
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Video 02:56
How Did Colonial Laws Impact the Status of Mughal Slaves?
How did colonial laws impact the inheritance rights of Mughal slaves? Dr. Indrani Chatterjee, historian, explains.
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