Two Generations

Ben’s second oldest sister Naididi has been a leader in the communist party for years. Here she is upstairs with the older more traditional women, engaged in a discussion about caste and gender from a modern perspective. Naididi frequently leads the efforts to cut down on traditional rituals and socially mandated customs. For example when Ami’s husband died, Naididi advocated on her behalf against some of the expected sacrifices she was expected to make, such as smashing her glass bangles, and dressing only in white.