Are They Better Off?
General Information
- Author/Creator
- Seth, Aditya, director.
- Language
- English, Khasi.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- India : Drishya Movies, 2016.
- Physical Description
- HDD (61 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00005934
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- Meghalaya is a state in northeast India where local people rejoice when a girl is born, the houses even bear the names of women. Khatduhs are the youngest daughters of Khasi matrilineal clans from Meghalaya, where the lineage is from the mother, but their importance is diminishing. Economic development has fueled migration and the voices of dissent against Matriliny are becoming louder. Given the scenario 'Are They Better Off?' is an exposition of Matriliny in Meghalaya and it’s socio-political complexities, contextualized by the status of women in India generally. We are introduced to three women; Hulda Kynta, 52, Selinda Kharbuki, 29 and Jubelee Kharmujai, 23, who reveal the customs and traditions of their Khasi matrilineal society as we journey to Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, to celebrate Christmas with them.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Library Special Collection
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 4210 (HU_OSA_00005934.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |