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International Widows Day: No redemption for widows in India

International Widows Day: No redemption for widows in India

June 23, 2022

“The stories that I heard, but never understood as a child have finally been deciphered today. Tales of old, widowed mothers left to fend for themselves after having been deprived of every single penny and asset by their own children is something I never thought I would witness...

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« L’impôt sur la poitrine» de Travancore

« L’impôt sur la poitrine» de Travancore

March 14, 2016

La Journée internationale des femmes est célébrée chaque année le 8 mars. Mais il n’y a pas de jour particulier pour rappeler leur lutte pour l’égalité et la dignité, à travers les siècles. Il y a plus de 200 ans, Nangeli, une pauvre femme de caste inférieu...

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The “breast tax” of Travancore Kingdom

The “breast tax” of Travancore Kingdom

March 9, 2016

International Women’s Day is celebrated each year on March 8. But there is no specific day to remember women’s fight for equality and dignity, through centuries and all over the world. Over 200 years ago, Nangeli, a poor lower caste woman from Cherthala (Kerala, South) gained...

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The “breast tax” of Travancore Kingdom

The “breast tax” of Travancore Kingdom

March 9, 2016

International Women’s Day is celebrated each year on March 8. But there is no specific day to remember women’s fight for equality and dignity, through centuries and all over the world. Over 200 years ago, Nangeli, a poor lower caste woman from Cherthala (Kerala, South) gained...

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