Hi everyone! 😊
I'm a long time lurker on India Forums. After watching the first three episodes of Betiyan, I couldn't help myself from posting. I started bawling like a baby after watching today's episode. 😭
I couldn't agree more with the comments in this thread.
I just do not understand the people who treat girls like a second class citizen. It's baffling.
I want to share my personal experience regarding this issue. I have, of course, heard stories about how it was the norm years and years ago... but the sad thing is that it still happens in this day and age. Maybe not as extreme as demonstrated in this show, but it does happen. My brother is my parents' first born. I am the second oldest child -- a girl. I have 2 younger sisters. My parents tell me that when my sisters were born, some of our relatives actually scoffed at that! They mocked my parents and snickered as if having three girls was a curse. My parents have always treated my sisters and I like princesses. They are the most loving and caring parents anyone could ever ask for. Anyway, I realize I am digressing here, but I just wanted to mention that there are *STILL* people in this world world who look down upon girls and prefer boys over them.
Another negative story from my family...
I know a family here who has all girls. After the birth of their last three girls, they actually sobbed and mourned. It was unbelievable. 😕
Anyway, I just wanted to voice my disgust and bewilderment at such behavior even in the 21st century. This seems like a great show. It touched my heart for sure. I'll be tuning in everyday.
On a different note, I wish we weren't a few weeks behind India. I would LOVE to discuss this show here with you wonderful folks, but alas, we aren't up to date with a lot of you. :(