Sunday, May 10, 2009

Kovalam



She is fish trader - Very enterprising lady who decide dto get into fish trade- ususally reserved for women who have lost their husbands to the sea . Women are not permitted to enter the sea to fish. So trading is a way for the fishing community to look after these women.

All adult members of the fishing community are insured.

Her house boasts of 2 Tvs, a washing machine , gas and other amenities. her husband was a vilalge meenava ( fifherfolk community) leader. Her eldest son is educated - was working earlier , now has lost his job. Younger one, who quit studies after 6th grade is doing very well. Her daughter is married.

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