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Undesired by Walter Astrada on MediaStorm

by Seshu | Connecticut Children's Photographer | Kids Being Kids on October 1, 2010

in Multimedia, Photography, Photojournalism

Undesired is a powerful multimedia documentary by Walter Astrada. It is brought to you by MediaStorm.

In India, all women must confront the cultural pressure to bear a son. The consequences of this preference is a disregard for the lives of women and girls. From birth until death they face a constant threat of violence. See the project at http://mediastorm.com/publication/undesired

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