Hidden Lives

S1 02 - Challenging Boundaries

January 17, 2024 Eva Season 1 Episode 2
S1 02 - Challenging Boundaries
Hidden Lives
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Hidden Lives
S1 02 - Challenging Boundaries
Jan 17, 2024 Season 1 Episode 2
Eva

At 25 years old Urmila has 3 children.  When her husband passed away she was left with no money and no income.  Restricted by traditional beliefs that told her it was not appropriate for women to work and that she needed the support of a husband to make decisions and earn money, when asked to join a self-help group to help her learn how to save money, Urmila initially refused.
But since then, much has changed for Urmila after she decided to challenge the boundaries around her life.

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At 25 years old Urmila has 3 children.  When her husband passed away she was left with no money and no income.  Restricted by traditional beliefs that told her it was not appropriate for women to work and that she needed the support of a husband to make decisions and earn money, when asked to join a self-help group to help her learn how to save money, Urmila initially refused.
But since then, much has changed for Urmila after she decided to challenge the boundaries around her life.