Saheri's choice Arranged marriages in India /

This program examines the custom of arranged marriages in India. It follows the story of Saheri and her family as they confront the reality of an impending marriage that was arranged when she was barely six years old. An overview of the custom presents it as common among all castes, although many In...

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Corporate Authors: ATA Trading Corp, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2005], c1997.
Physical Description:
1 streaming video file (27 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
Subjects:
Kinship.
Marriage.
Mothers.
Sex role.
Women -- Sexual behavior.
India.
South Asia.
Educational films.
Internet videos.
Online Access:Films on Demand - Click here for access
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Summary:This program examines the custom of arranged marriages in India. It follows the story of Saheri and her family as they confront the reality of an impending marriage that was arranged when she was barely six years old. An overview of the custom presents it as common among all castes, although many Indians today view the practice in a negative light. Education, family wealth, and astrological compatibility are examined as important in determining with whom the marriages are arranged. In one case, the issue of dowry leads to the suicide of a young female marriage prospect. Severe penalties for breaking engagements are discussed, along with divorce negotiations should the marriage fail. This is a candid glimpse into contemporary Indian society.
Item Description:Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Sept. 19, 2005.
Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Access Restrictions:
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
System Details:
Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Format:Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Physical Description:
1 streaming video file (27 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
Access:Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.

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