Question

Puja is a 25 year old single woman who has just arrived in a village to start work as a SBI YFI fellow. After a brief round of introductions with a group of villagers they ask her about her caste, why she is not married yet and what will be her personal gain in trying to do anything for the village. Further, they also comment adversely about the nature of people in cities, based on the comic stereotypes that they have seen portrayed in films and television. Put yourself in Puja’s shoes and tell us how you would handle the situation and what answer, if any, would you give to each of the queries? *

Answer 1

If I was in her situation I would handle it very smoothly. l must said what is my actual caste .I must tell the truth why I am not married . I would try break the stereotypes they have in their mind .