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"I'm a fighter": The Dalit lawyer taking on the caste system
Manjula Pradeep is an Indian activist helping other Dalit women fight caste prejudice.
Manjula Pradeep was born in Western India to a Dalit family, a community considered to be on the lowest rung of the caste ladder. Growing up she experienced discrimination and indignity because of her background, but she excelled at school, and managed to defy expectations to become a lawyer and high-profile activist. Now she's helping Dalit rape survivors get access to justice. Manjula spoke to Divya Arya.
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Presenter: Emily Webb
Producer: Harry Graham
Picture: Manjula Pradeep
Credit: 大象传媒/Divya Arya
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