US EditionTamil Nadu girl on period forced to write exam outside class; principal suspended
- A Class 8 student in Coimbatore was forced to take her examinations outside the classroom due to menstruation, revealing caste and gender discrimination issues.
- The school's headmistress has been suspended following an inquiry ordered by Tamil Nadu's School Education Department.
- Authorities stated that stringent action will be taken if any wrongdoing is found against the school, emphasizing the need to address caste- and gender-based discrimination.
- The Coimbatore District Collector confirmed that an investigation has been launched into the incident, raising concerns about menstruation stigma and caste bias.
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Tamil Nadu: Dalit student made to sit outside exam hall during menstruation
A young student from the Dalit community was allegedly made to sit outside the examination hall solely because she was menstruating. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, April 9, in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore district at a private school in Senguttaipalayam. A video of the Dalit girl, who is a student of Class VIII, is being shared on social media platforms where the child is seen sitting outside the examination hall. The video has sparke…
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