LingVo.club
Level
Karnataka's 2025 Devadasi Abolition Bill: A Rights-Based Reform — a large building with a lot of people around it

Karnataka's 2025 Devadasi Abolition Bill: A Rights-Based ReformCEFR A1

28 Nov 2025

Adapted from Sumit Kumar Singh, Global Voices CC BY 3.0

Photo by zablanca_clicks, Unsplash

AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.

  • The Devadasi system is an old tradition in India.
  • Girls were dedicated to temples to serve as workers.
  • Over time, many faced exploitation and abuse.
  • In 1947, laws were created to stop this system.
  • The 2025 Bill aims to change this system for good.
  • It wants to give rights and safety to Devadasis.

Difficult words

  • traditionA way of doing things that people follow.
  • dedicatedTo give someone to a special purpose.
  • exploitTo use someone unfairly for benefit.
    exploitation
  • abuseTo harm someone in a wrong way.
  • rightsTreaties that people should have and be respected.
  • safetyBeing protected from harm or danger.

Tip: hover, focus or tap highlighted words in the article to see quick definitions while you read or listen.

Discussion questions

  • Why do you think traditions can change over time?
  • What can be done to support people in difficult traditions?
  • How do you feel about the rights of individuals in your community?

Related articles

Queer cinema emerges in Azerbaijan
4 Dec 2025

Queer cinema emerges in Azerbaijan

Independent short films and documentaries in Azerbaijan now record queer lives and history amid frequent rights violations, hate speech and marginalisation in arts. Filmmakers include local trans and non-binary authors and some foreign directors.

Child Marriage is a Systemic Failure
21 Sept 2025

Child Marriage is a Systemic Failure

Child marriage in Pakistan is a serious issue affecting many girls, denying them their dreams and impacting their health. The article discusses the legal framework, societal challenges, and hopeful changes regarding this issue.