Beyond Women's Stereotypes

Beyond Women's Stereotypes

One image, many realities

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Video from Beyond Women's Stereotypes

Overview

Genre
Social Issues
Synopsis

An examination of the construction of the image of the Indian Woman ( upper caste, Hindu) that was propagated on television, and ads, at the turn of the millennium; and the impact it had on women's lives, including the violence visited on Muslim women that are excluded from this notion.. juxtaposing the uni dimensional stereotypes and the complex realities of women's lives. Featuring the writer Arundhati Roy, rural sexual violence activist Bhanwari Devi, actress Kunika Lal and several others.

Stage
finished
Running time
28 minutes

Credits

Production Details

Country
India
Years of Production
2003
Prod. Partners
Doordarshan

Distribution Details

Release year
2003
Awards
Listed in the top documentaries in India by Free Press Journal, vagabomb.com, scoopwhoop.com
Broadcast (Prod.)
Doordarshan
Language
English, Hindi
Subtitles
English

Photos

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