Girls from poor families of the 'untouchable,' or lower, caste are 'married' to Yellamma as young as four. No longer allowed to marry a mortal, they are expected to bestow their entire lives to the service of the goddess. Beeban Kidron allowbestowcaste share on social
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I've discovered my Jewishness late in life. And I've really enjoyed exploring that world. Beeban Kidron discoverenjoyexplore Change image and share on social
The devadasis have a multilayered story, a story in which poverty, deprivation and injustice against women is central - but what has happened to them is absolutely an outcome of imperialism and the impact of British rule in India. Beeban Kidron absolutelybritishcentral share on social
The devices that our kids use are shipped from the factory with every possible audio, visual or vibration alert switched on. Each new app, website, tweet and message adds another layer of intrusion - each intrusion is cynically designed to get a response, and each response creates an appetite for another intrusion. Beeban Kidron addalertapp share on social
I hate it when everybody thinks I'm a... what's the word, a marauding mother! It's bigger than that. Beeban Kidron bighatemaraud Change image and share on social
The previous generation paved the way for my generation to gallop unheeded into jobs previously reserved for men. Beeban Kidron gallopgenerationjob Change image and share on social
Arguably, it was the introduction of international non-proliferation treaties in the late '80s that finally led to the missiles being removed from Greenham Common. Beeban Kidron 80sarguablycommon Change image and share on social
When politicians say, 'Oh, parents should supervise their kids' Internet use,' it drives me crazy. Beeban Kidron crazydriveinternet Change image and share on social
We have allowed a situation to develop in which it is legal for a multibillion dollar industry to own, wholly and in perpetuity, the intimate and personal details of children. Beeban Kidron allowchilddetail Change image and share on social