Acold Dey Naik, Vellikhallamalla village, Kadri, Andhra Pradesh, says, “Alcoholism is a big problem in our area. Men drink heavily and beat up their wives. It is almost a tradition and no one protests. Girls are forced to abandon studies. Again no one seems to do anything. It is time we did something about it. My friends and I have got together to speak up. As a first step, we have asked our parents to ensure that our sisters get their share of property.”