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This document summarizes and analyzes the Sumangali system prevalent in the Tamil Nadu textile industry of India. It begins by introducing the tension between universalism and relativism in applying human rights standards. It then describes the Sumangali system, where girls aged 13-18 work in textile mills for a set period to earn money for marriage. While seen as exploitative by some, the system provides benefits that attract girls. The document aims to understand why the system thrives by examining the pe

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Valan A

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