How women in India become commodities | DW News

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Nargis was lured to Haryana with promises of a better future. Her husband paid less than $400 for her. Jameela continues to struggle with the effects of violence, exploitation, and social exclusion. Her story reflects the experiences of thousands of women brought from poorer regions of India to Haryana, where they live as Paros, or "bought brides." A lucrative human trafficking trade has emerged around the practice. We follow survivors as they try to break free from dependency and discrimination, revealing how poverty, tradition, and criminal networks sustain a system that deprives women of their freedom. #women #india #humantraffickers 00:00 Nargis' story 05:34 How men in the region describe their situation 06:36 What exactly is the idea behind gotra? 07:52 DW speaks anonymously with a former human trafficker 09:24 Jameela's story For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@d

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