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Question
Discuss in groups plays or films with a strong message of social reform that you have watched.
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Solution
- Taare Zameen Par: It highlights the need to understand children with learning difficulties and shows the importance of patient and supportive teaching.
- Dangal: It challenges gender discrimination and shows that girls can achieve success in sports when given equal opportunities.
- Article 15: It draws attention to caste discrimination and the need for equality and justice.
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