India’s prostitution villages | DW Documentary

Sex work is a way of life for thousands of women in marginalized communities in certain parts of rural India. For many, it is the only way to make money - also due to the Indian caste system and centuries-old prejudices which make it difficult for the families to escape poverty. But winds of change are blowing.
In certain Indian villages, sex work is, in a sense, inherited. Mothers and grandmothers have already worked in the same trade. In the past, they mostly belonged to ethnic groups that worked mainly as performers. The British colonial power criminalized them, and to this day it is especially difficult for the men of these ethnic groups to find regular jobs. Therefore, the female members of the family are often the breadwinners. They are the ones who take out loans, build houses, make important decisions, which is otherwise rare in India. Our reporters Akanksha Saxena and Neerat Kaur looked around the villages - and found signs of hope: The young generation is trying to leave this sad tradition behind and fight for better education and rights.
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[@mystorey]

-Trapped by tradition- Don't call it "TRADITION" Trapped by systemized oppression

[@vinaytalluri]

Thats how our culture and civilization is attacked in the veil of Journalism.

[@shobha377]

​@@piplupempoleon4225 there is no religion as Hindu.. Hindu is a word for the people living in India or more appropriately near Indus river We have a rich religion which does not by any mean have given a solidarity to prostitution

[@mikhelBrown]

​@@shobha377if you have a rich religion that doesn't condone prostitution *'then WTF did we just watched????* Huh?? 😡

[@bigbrawler7078]

they really lovbe showing indian culture as the worst thing in the world..

[@TheAryan1287]

How it is oppression, they are doing a legal job, and they are earning a lot ... How it is oppressive.

[@user-xg4td3gg7e]

‘To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all’ - Oscar Wilde

[@chatgpt4135]

Those who dream to live are ridiculed and shamed, those who talk openly abt living are threatened to shut up, those who actually live are isolated by society or lynched and defamed, many ppl give up in first stage after getting shamed for dreaming to live a dignitious life, and start existing with all burdens of inhuman traditions made by man, due to fear of abandonment.

[@austindrake4697]

scary place the middle east.. my neighbor might be my enemy simply because we reading different chapters of a book.

[@njaalsturlasson2351]

This moved me. Seeing those young girls in class learning to read and write smiling and looking happy brought tears to my eyes.

[@universal_chutzpah7803]

Caste system is like a curse on our Indian society.It's better to get rid of this evil as soon as possible .Our govt is not doing enough for these people & as a society we have failed these fellow citizens.

[@havensohn3821]

Rather than the government, its the people and society itself that should change itself for the better because after all they are the ones upholding it and keeping these discriminative traditions when it has been abolished for so many years already.

[@universal_chutzpah7803]

@@havensohn3821 totally agree with you👍 . Specially our youth ,they need to be educated about this issue.

[@abc-_-xyz]

This has nothing to do with the caste system. These people voluntarily chose this profession. Why are they complaining now? Also I feel pity for such incompetent men who don't work and let their women do such work.

[@bowofvana4309]

@@abc-_-xyzthey are not voluntary choosing this profession not is this a caste system issue, it’s poverty and lack of alternative jobs available.

[@Lilypoo621]

Most likely because the caste system benefits them. But maybe you can answer a question for me. Why don’t the move away from where they grew up, remove the dot from their forehead and reinvent themselves?

[@johndewey6358]

I cannot believe in the 21st century we are still talking about a caste system and discrimination that victimizes women and children. Why is the government of India not doing enough? Respect the teacher and the NGOs that are stepping in and making a difference.

[@hafizasultanakhan8033]

This is for poverty nothing to do with casete or etc...dw a hindu hate media typical put caste in every matter

[@SenorSol]

The Indians will just blame the British, as they usually do, for all of their problems and their failures, and under the current Modi regime they've made it hard for NGOs to operate mainly because it shames the Indians and shows the world how little the GOI is actually doing for it's own people! Caste was banned under Dr Ambedkar's excellent secular constitution in 1950, but as usual with the Indians they just ignore the laws that they don't like, and corruption plays its part too! It is what it is.

[@Deepak_Dhakad]

Government doing great. But nothing can be perfect in humanly world

[@myentertainment55]

I like how you left out men, or suffering of men is perfectly ok and nothing to worry about in 21 century? (I understand this video about prostitution and men of low casts are suffering at least as badly, but in different industries. But regardless, you worded it strange. Yes, it is unbelievable, that in 21 century there are cast systems that discriminate and victimize men, women and their children which is horrible).

[@ninobk196]

@@bishesh535 you must be Indian. Indians can’t stand being criticized for your system. Automatically compare it to other systems when it’s not about that. Even only fans, as horrible as it is, is still a “choice” for most people. These women in India don’t have a choice and for many it’s the ONLY one. That’s the difference. As she says, no one in her family had jobs and her sister “had” to get married. Why does her sister HAVE TO get married? Because of tradition and culture in this place. Fight for change in your own country and support women. Stop comparing to other countries and to justify the issues in your own. It’s not about other countries it’s about India.

[@Seevawonderloaf]

This is absolutely tragic. No one should be forced into this. How do you refuse to stand next to someone but are happy to sleep with them? Hypocrisy is ripe

[@shaktiratan]

True, totally agree

[@tcltv-ei2eu]

use for pleasure only

[@Bagoola]

And !! What about the money they're being paid with...?? For their self and children...??

[@videoediting4907]

please don't disrespect oldest religion in world

[@bishesh535]

They are not forced , they are willingly doing so, just because their foremothers were doing so they are doing this, it is an easy money making.

[@curiousityKri]

I am happy the man teached himself some important life skills and is educating the younger generation of women. I hope these families can break out of their poverty and this type of work as fast as possible😭 The whole caste system and the British power in the past is absolutely infuriating! 😠

[@patrickhing1055]

I agree

[@clankilta]

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16).

[@pixelite43]

Mate who gives af about the brits, they will get Karma soon, just focus on ourselves and stop blaming and improve.

[@clankilta]

@@pixelite43 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16).

[@ayushmanprasad]

This isn't related, AT ALL But nice pfp good to see some FMA appreciation from India(I assume you're also Indian due to commenting on this video)

[@WXRBL666]

multiple Indians I met here in Canada told me 'the Caste system no longer exists in modern India', and they complained about the college reserve spots for 'lower caste'.

[@garbagecan52]

True, they are blinded by they're privilege that support for people struggling seems to be favouritism (even though they've clearly won life).

[@satvikhegde325]

​@@garbagecan52 see reservation system is destroying which thereby prevents which could have benefitted more people

[@priyadarshinicorera4520]

It's a lie,caste discrimination is more with the current government in the centre

[@7akshu]

They're absolutely right. This is happening.

[@sidduhiremath2866]

They are right,

[@arethagrassi6420]

My heart breaks for these girls and their families. Education is the freedom that the rich don't want the poor to find.

[@arethagrassi6420]

@@realShikha885 listen my family are also upper class Indian,for you to look at them and say that they are enjoying it explains exactly what the problem in India is. You and your upper class trash. There is no enjoyment in being poor. Put yourself in her shoe if only for a day. Then tell me how much you would enjoy it.

[@peteck007]

70k a month is like middle middle class income in India

[@shivamsh114]

Yeah, take edu loan, then work to pay back that loan and what u get from that job is hardly pennies. Also you have to include the salary u could get,while u were studyin

[@helmuthj.zotter7272]

@@realShikha885 They are enjoying to be poor ???? Are you real Brahmin girl ?

[@fortunetellerbaba1154]

@@realShikha885 This mindset of yours.....is sick

[@-Guru]

Big salute to the NGO who helped him to get a degree. Now he is educating kids in his community. This must be encouraged.

[@dyalsaraswati3915]

ABB ZO DOCTORS TEACHERS KO SARKAR 25000 MONTHLY SALARY DETI H CONTRACT PR UNKO SOCHNA CHAYIYE KI 70000 MONTHLY TO RACHNA ANKITA BNA LETI H

[@weedlover9]

@@dyalsaraswati391525k sufficient to live modest life in rural Rajasthan and it’s not about who gets to make more money. Even though prostitutes are earning twice than teachers salary, it’s not honest money and comes with risk of catching life threatening disease and generation social stigma. Bhai, Soch badlo tumhari 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@dyalsaraswati3915]

@@weedlover9 PHIR TUMARE QUALIFIES HONE KA KYA FAIDA .4TH FAILS BECOME PM AND CM.AND 50%CRIMINALS MP IN OUR PARLIAMENT. WHY PEOPLE DON'T WORRYING ABOUT BRIDGEBUSHAN AND MODI ETC WHO MORE HARM THE PUBLIC THAN THESE PROSTITUTES. AT LEAST THEY NOT TAKING ANY PEOPLE TAXES MONEY FOR ADANI AND THIER LUXURY.

[@PriyaK-cu1fz]

@@weedlover9 prostitution should be encouraged and be made a respectable profession in india coz the money they earn is better than what daily wage workers get from construction work and other such menial jobs

[@iluvmoney6767]

@@dyalsaraswati3915 DE FOFRRT GHTOOE R HERTNNN FEAMMMKL!!!!

[@hopeali]

I feel more grateful for everything in my life when I see how unfair others have it. I hope they will all have better futures. Their optimism and strength are beautiful. I wish to live my life that way no matter the struggle

[@awanderfullifeblog]

Thank you for clearly articulating my thoughts!🙏

[@Cationna]

"It was by choice, as it allows her to support her family" what this means is "I saw no other choice to be able to support my family".

[@PapaTanGh0stNI9htM4R3S0nMaInSt]

Annand Kumar, Gundu Nager and the other teachers featured in this film are the heroes helping to get children educated and out of poverty.

[@gurindersingh8109]

Narender modi of Adani ambani say Bharat is global leader but Hindu girls like these escape Narender modi attention . Shameless

[@tech9110]

Education won't necessarily end poverty for you but it will show the right path, it will give you other choices and most importantly it will show you the reality of this life.

[@PapaTanGh0stNI9htM4R3S0nMaInSt]

Aye 👍.

[@legalboy9563]

This is when is empathy transformed to compassion that work for servility

[@realShikha885]

She is enjoying it.

[@tamiksmods]

I teared watching this... These women are so strong to be taking up this role as a breadwinner. May God protect them and provide for them in a better way.

[@Lucy_Goosey23]

I'm sure these ladies are very intelligent it would be great if there were community colleges to help them out.😊

[@patrickhing1055]

I agree God please help them and their family

[@marshadomingo3517]

🤷

[@simonaivancic]

Amen

[@stevendefehr4393]

The great and all seeing Sai Baba has a message of hope Tokoh Spritual Sai Baba Tutup Usia

[@ainationaldiscovery]

Sending a virtual applause for your outstanding work in the documentary world

[@boomboomciao7208]

Why the billionaire of india can splurge so much unnecessary $ for their wedding but cant give abit to help their citizens?

[@priyadarshinicorera4520]

Rightly said

[@AyushKumar-dc3of]

You will ask same question yourself when you will be become billionaire By the way you can ask yourself that I contribute money 💰 as per my capacity or not Then reply no then keep silent everyone can't contribute bro otherwise no one try to hardwork

[@wankermitalang9335]

Well said👍

[@divyadubey2007]

Before asking this first tell how much have you contributed.

[@09s.y.microanandjha49]

Because it's their money.

[@rayveti]

Thought provoking documentary, and those women are very brave to share their lived and living experiences. Well done DW 👏🏽

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and for the positive feedback!

[@worldview730]

not so much bravery, as it is, a non threatening situation, who's going to do anything to them for talking? the mob? They stop caring a long time ago when they got into this business

[@SumanBhowmickdarkside]

@@DWDocumentary Could you please make similar videos about the prostitutes of Berlin, Munich and all?

[@basicinfo8786]

​@@DWDocumentaryhow much you pay them to film ?

[@dhanyrafael]

Prostitution in the West is legalized at least in Germany and it is made by Eastern European women, mostly Romanian, Ukrainian, and from the Balkans. @@SumanBhowmickdarkside

[@nehashaikh4]

Ironic how mainstream Indian media will never show such on ground stories even in their dreams, yet they will have the audacity to call foreign media companies as "enemies". I wish these people come out of poverty and live a truly content life ❤

[@sairis]

Lol, so according to you idi0ts now national media has to show pr0stituti0n news on TV?? Then, it should also report the H@lala abuse done to one community of the ccountry.

[@section5760]

Very true indeed. Ware about India are you from. I would like to visit India one day. Looks amazing. Love ❤️ from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🫵🏽❤️🔥👍🏼

[@ksrawat88]

They have to work foe their uplifting no one going to feed them free

[@jithsunny]

Godi media 😂😂

[@sahilabd0917]

They r busy in organising Hindu Muslim debates ...and what and how Seema Haider is doing dear....such A pity and Shame on us Also Who watched them....Somehow n Somewhere 🥹

[@user-ln7jg4fj2h]

Salute to those who take practical steps to fix social ills. Regardless of beliefs, nation, country...

[@DocumentalesEsp-Channelnc]

Buen documental, como siempre. 👍

[@TwinBleaks]

Awesome that that teacher remained in his community to try and make a difference.

[@myentertainment55]

It was strange that there was no boys in that class at the end , Haven't you find it bizarre? Did they were kicked out of class so DW reporters can film group of only girls. I can't fathom how it could be zero boys in a class. Strange 😢

[@TwinBleaks]

@@myentertainment55 Maybe they teach boys separately from girls.

[@msunje9862]

@@myentertainment55boys and girls are taught in different classroom

[@msunje9862]

@@myentertainment55based on your other comment, you are trying to create fake issue for men and trying to make boys victim of all situations

[@AKSImakesbeat]

​@@msunje9862that's horrible 😢

[@rmwelch8642]

Salute to the man who taught himself and is helping the community. He will transform that community himself and help usher forth an intellectual community.

[@jozefhorniak8191]

@@realShikha885 70K?

[@thinktank8471]

​@@realShikha885 you want to earn some quick bucks honey?

[@realShikha885]

​@@thinktank8471never, I may stay jobless but will only Earn through dignity and high esteem

[@chinavirus841]

@@realShikha885stop speaking poooop

[@jadelynn1703]

@@realShikha885 What do you have against someone trying to keep their family alive? What is your problem with these people who have just been thrown into this as a normal way of life? If you weren't born into something like this then try to have some empathy instead of hate.

[@user-dz6xs3ie5c]

Changed the name for privacy, then shows her face 🤦

[@seauryakumar]

That's not stupidity, that's marketing

[@kristenglenn7026]

The caste system has always angered me. No one person is better than the next. It’s amazing that a country so rich in religion & spirituality, culture & tradition can even allow this. I suppose this would be a part of their culture that I just don’t understand & find horrific

[@swastik6705]

Actually government don't allow this it's a mindset of people.But after 1950 it's decreasing and their is special reservation is also for them but still long way to go .

[@PraveenSriram]

There is a racist caste system in the USA 🇺🇸 also since the birth of the nation

[@shatakshinegi2103]

It's disappointing how Indian people and the government have failed to recognise the struggles and create systems for seamless integration of historically nomadic tribes of India since independence and even in modern India. They have always been an important part of Indian culture and society, but it's sad to see a day where they have to struggle to feed their families and access education due to their caste (nomadic tribes). Amazing documentary by DW! 🙌🏼

[@ksrawat88]

We can’t really blame government. Its these people who have failed. There are many who struggled and uplift their living from zero. These people are lazy and leech who choose to live like this and play victim and sympathy card.

[@Kathakathan11]

Nomadic has nothing to do with caste system, firstly tribes weren’t part of caste system. They were openly welcomed if they visited any town or village. So I don’t know how we were not integrated before. Yes british pushed them in jungles even further. Read about that, when their land was commercialised and sold to outsiders.

[@pavankirumakkis]

Ask a question to congress goverment

[@asingha94]

You must be an A class ignorant to think that it has to do with caste or tribe. I'm from a lower SC It's just a primitive taboo that exists in certain parts of India as CULTURE. The government didn't force others or forced them into it. Their elders forced them to be this way. They evolved slowly while the rest didn't. The previous government was pathetic in terms of progress, be it social or economical.

[@ruidean72]

@@asingha94 Do other Higher Caste Indians try to avoid you and touching you?

[@zenastronomy]

so they changed her name for the show but didn't blur her face? i don't understand the logic

[@brownpunk1794]

I know right..must as well state the hourly rate and location

[@user-dv9qy3bw7i]

Thank you for sharing this this documentry video.i feel so sorry for those young girls .

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@sejallmalik]

Excellently filmed documentary on a topic that is not brought up enough.

[@tpdarngawn2685]

All these happen because of poverty. And it's more painful knowing that it isn't a natural cause but man-made. 😪🤧😭😭

[@samnote2459]

Hardly so. Name a single rich country without prositutes.

[@lwacc]

@@samnote2459 Rich country also have very poor people. The root cause is poverty and uncontrolled births. It is expensive to feed 1 mouth.

[@skycloud4802]

No animal in the world bar humans, are entrapped by poverty and a life of prostitution. It's really sad.

[@arpitbansal4911]

​@@samnote2459 I want my India to be better than them

[@iluvmoney6767]

@@skycloud4802 I will have to visit India soon!

[@wodechannel]

It’s terrible to have prostitution villages.

[@ADUAquascaping]

But they (DW) won't talk about the issue in Europe because too many of the abusers and racists are immigrant Muslims while the victims are native European girls. Why are they (DW) ignoring the child sexual exploitation cases in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Norway, and Sweden, etc... hmmmm. The data clearly shows that immigrants are vastly overrepresented. This is why they won't investigate the problem. 89% of groomers in the Netherlands have an immigrant background, and 60% are Muslims, while most victims in the Netherlands are Dutch girls, not immigrant girls. The vast majority of victims in the UK are British girls, not immigrant girls.

[@dannnsss8034]

That's what the Japanese had during WW2, with trafficked women, something they still don't acknowledge today to its Asian victims. "Comfort woman" aka sex slaves in the front lines. Women from Korea (biggest), Taiwan, China, Philippines, Vietnam etc

[@xenzorygames4116]

But it is fine to have legalised prostitution like in the west 😆 hypocrisy.

[@annakeye]

It's terrible that the caste system, which was outlawed in 1950, is still allowed to continue. People don't give up their power easily it seems.

[@phoenixdown1947]

lol its normal all over the world there''s always a red light district or a location where sex work is rampant. nothing new it's been there since the beginning of time.

[@shivamshaw_07]

Great Documentary, Very well made.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and for your positive feedback.

[@user-qb9jh2lu3p]

I enjoyed this documentary; very well done. Thanks for educating me about this issue.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@SadanandaSadananda-rm3jp]

As a indian it is not enjoyable,., this it hurts me deeply....

[@informvasu]

I searched about the 'Criminal Tribes Act', and realized how Britishers forced these people into this profession, who were earlier regarded as artists in Indian societies.

[@gaurav9664]

They left in 1947, for how long we gonna hide ourselves behind shameful hypocrisy?

[@harieeshrakhavandaran]

Government don't have free cash to give to people either they get job or left alone in this competative world

[@RR-wp8jt]

​@@gaurav9664they left with a large breed of brown slaves carrying previous master's burden...

[@baredesigns1]

No it was forced by upper caste Hindus specifically Priests

[@RR-wp8jt]

@@baredesigns1 any evidence of it?? Or pushing certain narrative

[@indie9647]

We need more people like that teacher . It's still shocks me how much idk about my own country.

[@rangoman1815]

Yeah most Indians live in a delusion that India is a utopia

[@raw_dah]

Beat your wife and kids without discriminating - indian family slogan

[@Zebwgar]

Men caused this and then men are also playing hero of this. Crazy

[@Zebwgar]

If you think that male teachers are not taking advantage of them

[@issac7787]

@@Zebwgar Not all men are bad. Generalizing the whole gender is as sexist as the kind of thinking that perpetuate the discrimination of woman in India. The enemy of patriarchy is not all man. The enemy of patriarchy is men that continue to oppress woman and society as a whole. This teacher is ally of making things better. I hope you understand how bias and stupid your comment is. Close your KZbin and go touch some grass

[@comfortablydumbb]

Untold stories being told by DW... Nice work guys. Sad, this is happening ☹️

[@patrickmccartney7544]

Fascinating film. I have a research project on the history of the Nats mentioned in this film. How might I contact the creator?

[@Cantetinza17]

I feel so bad for the girls born into this work. It's ridiculous that there is so much poverty tha you have to make the choice to sell your body or even be in a call center scamming for the money. I'm so glad that there are people working so hard to provide education.

[@lovebaja]

So heartwarming to see those girls being taught and to see they’ve retained their innocence and dreams. Let’s hope and pray they make it and are happy! Hats off to the teacher helping them. That must be very satisfying work!

[@realShikha885]

As an Upper caste Brahmin girl, I am also concerned about these girls. But they are so enjoying it at the same time.

[@jesicaramrajkar7102]

Think as a woman not as which religion you belong to. You never had a choice of being born and bought up in your current religion. It's about respect for women not the religion alone.

[@KarishaSatyapalli]

@@realShikha885 girl, you are so desperate about noticing you by people, that's why you are making such nonsense comments 😂😂, or you have just a sick mentality.. anyway, by seeing your channel,it is easy to guess your personality

[@musabahmed9094]

@@realShikha885 Enjoying what?

[@Orion225]

​@@realShikha885you should try it as well

[@ukman9797]

Shocking but somewhat inspiring. Such strong women. Thanks for this documentary and shining a light on this.

[@Flat_Earth_Addy]

lol

[@sahilsinha5321]

You have used wrong Image of India onmap @5.23 kindly correct it..

[@ezekieltaalim4064]

Ending on a positive note is always fulfilling. Thanks to the teachers who are making efforts to change the society. Thank you DW for this exposé

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching!

[@delusionsama]

yeah because useless white male suprimassit education helps us all the usa is a good example we have no poor ppl and all know how to file our taxes and manage money and the laws.

[@globalaffairs6714]

​@@DWDocumentarydon't show incorrect Map of India

[@namanffic4412]

@@globalaffairs6714 bro i am also indian , that map was correct , pok is under pakistan and no one can deny this ,

[@drawingcheetah7407]

@@namanffic4412 Pakistan is under our feet and no one can deny this.

[@JeramieSaito]

My heart goes out to these poor young women

[@omyhaby1912]

Well "My heart goes" ain't Gonna Help mom....

[@Ak-tq6oi]

Are they poor? They have made concrete Houses by buying land and paying off debts like 10 lakh INR. That's not a joke ! 70k 80k INR per month is more than enough, That's the salary of a good software engineer in India 😅😂😂 I am not advocating though.

[@chinavirus841]

@@realShikha885are you in the industry?

[@realShikha885]

​@@chinavirus841no, but your mum is

[@chinavirus841]

@@realShikha885 well from the video it’s very likely your mom, creep🤢

[@Patricia-kh3bg]

This is so disturbing. My heart breaks for them. How does their government not help them? Praying for the children.

[@Yadav_bhai_3003]

Because she is earning 3 times average Indian she is just living like poor but 70k is alot for a month

[@enxchante]

Wishing these women peace. May they have the courage to get out of this corruption 🙏💖

[@kimp.e.8171]

This is heartbreaking. Thanking you for bringing it to the attention of the world. Maybe there can be a change in favor of these women.

[@victorolatope5148]

Deep appreciation to those working to break the evil cycle.

[@realShikha885]

As an Upper caste Brahmin girl, I am also concerned about these girls.

[@realShikha885]

Thanks to that upper caste Brahmin teacher Guddu Nagar, these girls are able to get educated. ❤❤

[@radhikapandit6819]

Our pundits told us they are suffering for their past lives sins , why we don’t give a f*ch

[@brownandproudchannel575]

⁠@@realShikha885 what’s the point on pressing your upper class brahmin here.. caste system should not even exist on the 1st place to this generation. Clearly you did not read Hindu scripture on the sole purpose of varna system existed last time

[@rachna4648]

​@@realShikha885why are you dragging about your caste under everyones comments do u want others to know that u guys also care for these girl??? These ain't gonna help!! Caste shouldn't be even existed in this century... What benefits do u even get by the caste???

[@user-yi8eo5pr8v]

I'm a Sanantani, the caste system needs to end in India now! In original vedic teachings one can move from ones caste into another profession! This caste system was imposed by foreigners, discriminating towards fellow Santanis due to their caste is not Sanantan Dharma! It's not righteous to discriminate like this and make these people/young girls suffer🙏

[@abhinandansharma8339]

You changed theri names but showing their faces then what is the point of this🤷‍♂️ clarify me if i am wrong or is there any obligation to change name.

[@teleopinions1367]

Great reporting! A friend of mine in Florida is a florist and works occasionally doing weddings for Indian people. You'll be surprised to hear that those wealthy Indians living in the US spend over $100,000 just in flowers. I've heard that some bills go over $250,000. I wonder if those wealthy Indians living here do some volunteer work in India to help the lower casts. That's another topic for DW to explore. Cheers.

[@bishesh535]

Poor are poor because of their mentality, it is not about caste. Today because of govt initiative dalit or untouchable are becoming millionaire and billionaires in india. And these people in videos are certainly not poor. Earning 80000 a month with no skill is a big deal in india

[@johnnychannel7824]

You can’t help all people in the world. Everyone has to try their best to live a good life.

[@jayarajnair]

You have a point. Our rich class are not generous . Most of them spends a shit load of money for such useless venture. Majority of our people attitude is to do studyhard , do hardwork , earn money and look after themselves. Never bother about the poor lives around us

[@foxtrotwhiskey874]

@@bishesh535 kuch bhee!

[@Aviator2224]

I am pretty sure that those Indian would not help at all. Infact I would not shocked if they treated others without any respect.

[@bezymjannaja]

This teacher is a real man!

[@KaRJace]

I almost broke out after seeing them smile, such a beautiful one. I hope they keep that in the upcoming years and stay strong. The strength to smile after all this?

[@srinivas5962]

Salute to DW for great documentary, no Indian T.V channel dared to do such great tragegey Indian society

[@Lonesome__Dove]

The country needs to address children not allowed to be registered if they dont have their fathers name. Thats absolutely absurd!

[@janeritamwaniki]

It is indeed

[@aleenaprasannan2146]

Its actually not required by law. There are several single women who have adopted children in India, including former Miss Universe Susmita Sen and Bollywood Actress Raveena Tandon. So it's not something necessary. But only something that school made up to perpetuate prejudice, they wouldn't have any need for 'father's' name if the mother is filthy rich

[@kaustubhraizada]

That is actually Arab countries our constitution is fair

[@manut1349]

no need to mention the name of the father, also no need to mention caste, but people mention caste in school certificate because this is a document for future and there are reservation for higher studies and in getting jobs, and low caste will be eligible even though their rank and marks are low.

[@RAJEEVKUMAR-bt9ks]

This happens only in a few cases.

[@issac7787]

Respect to the teacher at the end.

[@smwk2017]

Education = social mobility

[@neverrl3379]

Respec wahmen

[@joyal876]

Education empowers marginalized sections of the society. It is the biggest antidote to oppression. While the oppressor sends their children to convent schools and to foreign universities but at any cost try to prevent Marginalized sections of the society going to convent schools and foreign universities.

[@FrauWehner]

I'd say respect to the women who endure this life / try to make the best of it

[@msunje9862]

@@neverrl3379he true nature of men, men cause this issue and then play hero of it

[@namasvisingh23august]

its oky you change the name but in whole video you can blur the video of her.

[@CaseyWiggin]

My heart goes out to these girls and their families

[@Helen-eh9tk]

I can't believe 😪 I am so sorry for women whose have to sacrifice their body and soul for surviving. It's not fair. Some countries live a totally different life. The world is full of pain for poor people.

[@karans8910]

Not some countries In Every country Poor lives a devastating life

[@suzannakoizumi8605]

Run to Jesus. He loves you. Jesus is LORD and Savior of the universe.

[@TONI__KROOS]

@@suzannakoizumi8605 stop trying to convert ppl lol.. Jessup was not lord he was a messenger

[@funyman791]

No prostitution in your country? Be honest.

[@suzannakoizumi8605]

@TONI__KROOS When you get into a very terrible situation and really need help, just call on Jesus. He will save you. Bury that thought deep in your heart until you are desperate. Remember that Jesus loves you.

[@sakshig1812]

More power to these women🙌 hope their lives change for the better. Thank you for making this very important documentary

[@karlstheg8]

Please leave links where we can donate to these organizations that help the people by providing education

[@anonymous-zt9xw]

Hey, don't donate anywhere without knowing reality

[@AmitSharma-bm7hz]

Full marks to DW Reporters and Team for a sensitive reporting & bringing this issue to the forefront. I hope that district administration wakes up from the slumber and takes some or many small steps for upliftment.

[@sairis]

Lol, thanking DW. Their country themselves legalised pr0stituti0n. And you appreciating them for making documentary on India. They haven't even shown the correct map of India.

[@chelsea7755]

These women are truly inspiring. They're so brave to put themselves into a rather dangerous profession, but a situation brought on by systemic oppression. These women deserve to never feel the grips of poverty or evil John's coming to use them. I wish you nothing but love, joy and healing. You are truly powerful 🙏

[@realShikha885]

As an Upper caste Brahmin girl, I am also concerned about these but at the same time they're enjoying it.

[@ruthiLfc]

​@@realShikha885far from enjoying it. Do you enjoy your 9-5 work? They deserve 2lakhs per month instead for being able to sleep with complete strangers. No work is fun,but they are doing something i could never do,so they deserve everything. 100% guaranteed,they dont even like their job,but when it comes to survival,you cant be choosy

[@KirtimukaArrazola]

@@ruthiLfc😊

[@carrad123456]

Why to have so many children ??? People attract poverty to themselves by not controlling their sexual desires or use contraception, and just pop children•

[@bluecolour8889]

​@@realShikha885 this is a fake account. That's all I can say.

[@pathikritbhowmick]

I would like to support the NGO and the teacher (donation, books etc). How do I contact?

[@arfriedman4577]

Google this channel and write CEO certified letters or call.

[@crempuii]

The girl feeling deep responsibilities for her family is really sad😢 somebody help this community

[@manumohan121]

Where is that 'Proud Indian🇮🇳 ' comment gang?

[@rahulvats95]

Still A proud Indian. India has problems, we were ruled by British stooges who did nothing for us, Congress was a looser mentality Personified, absolute losers.

[@rahulvats95]

Let's us see what Bjp can do.

[@vivekjk6729]

i am a proud INDIAN. every country has problems. who cares if a bunch of people are stupid enough to think that prositution is a way of life? what can any govt do?

[@savvystrandsxsnatchthatcat8122]

😏😏😏 right.. I should show this to my indian neighbors

[@sitalpradhan548]

Proud Indian ❤

[@MaryBeth1965]

4:43 such sad eyes. Poor young woman. My heart goes out to her, being in such horrible circumstances.

[@andreajurenkova6874]

​@@ExMuslimsOfBangladeshshe literally sacrificed herself and her life to pay off the family debt and support her family as she is the only breadwinner... The second woman does everything it takes for her daughter not having to follow the same path... Yes they might be able to earn what is considered above the average salary in India but for what price... It's obvious listening to the second girl her soul suffers doing this kind of work... They don't do it out of the whim and for selfish reasons... they have been trapped inside the system that was sustained for decades, centuries.. they are its victims and yet heroes.. more than you'll ever be.. so you stop your nonsense comments and get some help

[@anjalineer2328]

One of the best channel for postive news

[@MaviMonday-ph8cc]

That teacher is amazing teaching English and india at same time 👏👏👏👋👋

[@royalsimranjeet]

My heart goes out to these families!!! I wish I could contribute meaningfully to help these people break the shackles and soar into an open sky!!!

[@skankhunt9078]

Jdam would do that

[@royalsimranjeet]

​@@skankhunt9078Sorry, not understood.

[@justflow1964]

Brilliant documentary! Keep up the excellent work

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Be sure to check out our channel for more content.

[@emandas5640]

​@@DWDocumentaryplease show about Afghanistan issue

[@alpakajaa1996]

@@emandas5640 worry about your own country first.

[@s.at1978]

I just came from my second trip to India. Been to New Delhi Jaipur Agra and Mumbai. Experienced the grandiosity of India too. Visited slums ! I found love for India ! I hope for those who are suffering under this tradition be free someday. We are all equal in the eyes of God. Many countries can be with any race but I found how special India is. No one can ever be Indian enough except Indians that's how special and beautiful they are.

[@chandan6590]

Being an Indian, I am not only horrified but also stigmatised and feeling sorrow... after getting freedom of 75 + years .. we could not overcome these curse ...... but I will keep working to support my nation........

[@iamme4882]

👍

[@anincognito]

DW is unparallel in dedication, seriousness, and fearlessness.

[@ADUAquascaping]

But they (DW) won't talk about the issue in Europe because too many of the abusers and racists are immigrant Muslims while the victims are native European girls. Why are they (DW) ignoring the child sexual exploitation cases in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Norway, and Sweden, etc... hmmmm. The data clearly shows that immigrants are vastly overrepresented. This is why they won't investigate the problem. 89% of groomers in the Netherlands have an immigrant background, and 60% are Muslims, while most victims in the Netherlands are Dutch girls, not immigrant girls. The vast majority of victims in the UK are British girls, not immigrant girls.

[@LaggardInLove]

And propaganda 😂

[@albertjose8879]

It’s German sponsored so expect European bias

[@rjo6026]

@@LaggardInLove Propaganda when it shows India's problems but when it shows good things about India then it's government's good work

[@piplupempoleon4225]

​@@LaggardInLoveat least better than BBC even fake left UK media like mirror

[@abc_cba]

I used to work with Christian Missionaries in the red light area at my city in Nagpur. I used to cry at times seeing their suffering and the diseased (3/4 women there had HIV or Hepatitis-B). That was during my teenage years, I'm twice that age today -a Software Engineer. I wish if people treat them humanely, most of them are pushed by extreme poverty & trafficked under the pretext of jobs and this network is global and mafias controlling it in a global nexus. Just because we don't live under those circumstances doesn't mean that we should deem them any less than us as human beings.

[@MrMeetmeagain]

Today I sow a beggar woman with a baby. I didn't help her because there are many reasons. Some are real criminals

[@marcingoska4877]

God bless you and all of them 🙏

[@athirameretty6611]

So you paid money and converted the Hindus to Christianity !

[@iduabsura4959]

Theirs is extreme poverty,caste system that negates humanity, unbearable circumstances

[@arsalanmirza3411]

Did Christianity ✝️ help them to give up this immoral practice?

[@loveworthfinding802]

God this is so heart-breaking 😭😭

[@Ari-xb8eu]

hats of to DW Documentary for bring it in limelight

[@imyourdad2458]

The main drawbacks of Indian society is caste system,heirarchy, low income(very low earnings in labour works), discrimination and prejudice by law enforcement and justice system.

[@SenorSol]

You also forgot.....corruption!

[@user-te8lh8kn3m]

Patriarchal society is the main problem.

[@netizencapet]

All correct: in other words, abject misery and the complete sham of functioning democracy.

[@user-te8lh8kn3m]

@thezoldics7648 Do you even know the meaning of patriarchy?

[@sunnymitra6372]

​@@user-te8lh8kn3m Indian Society was never a patriarchal Society in the Ancient times. Women have Commanded Armies into the Battlefield since Centuries. Even the Rig Vedas mentioned that........We were the most Liberal people about Sexual Orientation after all we wrote the Kamasutra not some American or British

[@TechTalk188]

I thank you to DW documentary who has been raised voice on this type of Indian society problem

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@hamatoJade]

The teacher is so inspiring for me. I am a college teacher too. Sometimes you can change lives. ❤

[@gayatrijohnston]

Shameful for men who don’t try to get a job but have so many children. They can all put money for education. Only education will get them out of poverty also reduce the poverty trap by having only two children per family .

[@VedantSrikar]

Found this documentary. Helped me a lot understanding my India.

[@Dream_more_age_less]

Incredible that it's a man, who teaches the youth in hopes of improving their future.

[@fr4me.01]

@Damdumps that comment says a lot more about you than it does this dude, these girls or any of their situations lmao.

[@switchbiz]

@@damdumps3566 talk about projecting.. jeez

[@msunje9862]

@@fr4me.01it is reality, y’all are so delusional if you think these men are not taking advantage of these girls

[@TONI__KROOS]

@@damdumps3566 bruh😂

[@littlefoxx333]

​@@damdumps3566you think all men think like that about young girls? Interesting...

[@siddharthsinha9300]

Thank you for making this documentary. If I can, I'll find a way to help these women.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching !

[@Buttie2003]

This breaks my heart I would love to give one of these ladies a home. It is such a cruel world. 💔

[@gslvqz8812]

I hope these women and men are able to overcome their current challenges. Education will open new doors, and I really hope these young women can have a brighter and better future.

[@robertgiles9124]

You're dreaming.

[@Babumoshaaai]

Real journalism.

[@DrShankar-qf4dk]

The stories of these brave, fearless and powerful girls truly moves me. My heart aches for them, and although the system itself has been ingrained in our Indian society for years - I hope that the lives of these women become better, and that they are given the justice they need, which starts with viewing them as real, earnest and hardworking people. My heart breaks for anyone in a similar situation, and I salute their bravery and strength. Being a woman is incredibly complicated, but we do possess divine energy that keeps us going in the most difficult situations. Lots of love and prayers. ❤

[@NeelaVNaik]

Amazing documentary! I hope all the girls get educated and break out of the shackles of the caste hierarchy one day.

[@nicolamoore3353]

Such a shame on those who has the power to make this country a better place.. heart goes out for those women and men also

[@marshadomingo3517]

🤷

[@All_things_Daysi]

India is the 4th economy in the world, idont understand why they lived like this.

[@explorer.samrat]

When we look at their lives, we come to the realisation that how much fortunate & at better place we are. We often complain about our life's circumstances, but when we look at the challenges of people like them, then our personal challenges seem too small. 😊

[@ruxanajewoon517]

Yes May Allah make us all ne grateful.and help these people out of this misery.

[@explorer.samrat]

@@ruxanajewoon517 May Allah bless everyone. 😊

[@ruxanajewoon517]

@@explorer.samrat Ameen n u also

[@realShikha885]

As a Brahmin girl I am concerned about these girls, but at the same time they are enjoying it.

[@pradumkumar7464]

​@@realShikha885they don't want to work hard....easy money for then

[@satanspetdoll]

Thank you for sharing their stories Incredible human beings

[@Flat_Earth_Addy]

worthless

[@warmracer2692]

Caste system is so high in North India 😢

[@Whitemoon379]

Are Brahmin the problem?

[@shantanuraj276]

Why you showing distorted Indian map?

[@soumyaroy3521]

Apart from the shining cities of India with tons of millionaires, there still lies a poor, malnourished, discriminated India who are struggling for life everyday. Thanks to DW for bringing up these issues. Great Journalism. 👍

[@dikshajangra183]

good work! thank you for highlighting these women and their challenges.

[@sharathchandra5479]

This is what India is known for. Never give up attitude. Those women knows how important the education is and the women are doing this just to send their children to schools. May goddess durga be with all these people.

[@dark-violet]

How amazing it is that there are some NGOs helping people to get rid of poverty and illiteracy.

[@naysayer7540]

Yes if only there were NGOs during the time of the most perfect man god created - the prophet. Who took woman as sex slaves after war. Married and u married. Also shared by multiple men. Same as eBay ISIS was doing. Mohammad bin Qasim the man who invaded present day Sindh also took Raja Dahirs daughters to Arabia and made them sex slaves. Soo too did the invading Mughals and Turks took unmarried as well as married woman and made them sex slaves or concubines. Imagine that happening to your wife. The greatest mercy they could’ve done to those woman is kill them. As they didn’t take to giving up their bodies by choice. So much of twisting the words of so called Allah to satisfy one’s own lust.

[@Sanskritam16]

Nothing is free. I’m return white man makes trillions through capitalism. Njo are always there to push an agenda

[@thivjan3022]

Also how amazing there are even bigger international organizations try to exploit countries for their own benefit which comes at impoverishing the said country, yk like what the IMF and World Bank do

[@realShikha885]

As a Brahmin girl I am concerned about these girls, but at the same time they are enjoying it.

[@bollywoodsongs751]

As a citizen of alwar rajasthan I praise dw to show ground reality which is ignored by indian media 👍

[@vidhanchandrasahu1185]

Rajasthan mai esa hota hai kya....chi...

[@humanism8063]

@@vidhanchandrasahu1185 not only in Rajasthan but all over india

[@Yashita_nagpal]

Does this happen in Alwar?

[@ze9763]

Instead of highlighting such issues Indians keep bragging about how rich their country is.. ground reality is very different.. indian media is obsessed with Seema haider instead of working for the betterment of Indian women..

[@bollywoodsongs751]

@@ze9763 food is the only reason...

[@malorix1164]

Great docu, thank so much for sharing...caste & democracy..? Freedom & rights ..? ✌️

[@jenniferkenneth692]

'in school, nobody would sit next to me'😭😭. Education is great and all, but people/children need to first be taught at home especially by showing them and not just saying it, how to be decent human beings. God help us all

[@Shamanth.S]

@5:29 - why is the map not complete? Isn't it illegal?