Chhaupadi
- 2020
- 49m
Sumana spends her periods in the cowshed with cows. In her village in western Nepal, it is believed that a woman during her period is unclean, and if she enters the house, she can anger the ... Read allSumana spends her periods in the cowshed with cows. In her village in western Nepal, it is believed that a woman during her period is unclean, and if she enters the house, she can anger the gods and put a curse on the family. Sumana's father is a local priest who requires strict ... Read allSumana spends her periods in the cowshed with cows. In her village in western Nepal, it is believed that a woman during her period is unclean, and if she enters the house, she can anger the gods and put a curse on the family. Sumana's father is a local priest who requires strict adherence to tradition by the family. For him, the customs are more important than the hea... Read all