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India

Episode 3 of 5

Mike Wooldridge presents a series asking what living on a dollar a day really means. The tradition in India of younger family members caring for the elderly is under threat.

Mike Wooldridge presents a series asking whether the global target of halving world poverty by 2015 can be achieved and what living on a dollar a day really means.

The tradition in India, as in many Asian societies, of younger family members caring for the elderly can no longer be relied on. This is largely because of the impact of rapid urbanisation and increasing employment opportunities for women.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 13 Aug 2008 15:45

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  • Tue 12 Feb 2008 09:30
  • Wed 13 Aug 2008 15:45