"I'm a fighter": The Dalit lawyer taking on the caste system

Manjula Pradeep was born in Western India to a Dalit family, a community considered to be on the lowest rung of the caste ladder. Growing up she experienced discrimination and indignity because of her background, but she excelled at school, and managed to defy expectations to become a lawyer and high-profile activist. Now she's helping Dalit rape survivors get access to justice. Manjula spoke to Divya Arya. Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com Presenter: Emily Webb Producer: Harry Graham Picture: Manjula Pradeep Credit: BBC/Divya Arya

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