

The Fifth Floor: The rise of caste influencers in India
Aug 17, 2024
Divya Arya, a Delhi correspondent focused on social issues, and Laura García, a journalist from BBC Mundo, dive into the rise of caste influencers in India. They explore how young women are embracing 'caste pride' on social media, reshaping perceptions in a traditionally rigid caste system. Topics include the challenges of inter-caste marriage, women's empowerment within caste dynamics, and the ongoing struggles faced by lower caste individuals. Meanwhile, García shares heartwarming stories from a Paris retirement home, where elderly women connect with Olympic athletes.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Influencers and Caste Dynamics in India
01:31 • 14min
Caste Dynamics in Indian Marriages
15:45 • 4min
Empowerment and Agency: The Rise of Caste Influencers among Women in India
19:59 • 3min
Connecting Generations at the Olympics
22:42 • 6min
Engaging Olympic Coverage and Advertising Highlights
28:32 • 2min