So
you consider, we are a progressive nation of 21st century? And we have a civil
society where there is reasonable gender equality? Think again.
There
are shocking pieces of news, almost everyday. News of rapes, molestations, and
sad news of suicides arising out of these horrendous events.
But
what is equally shocking is a piece of statistics. Just reflect on.
Crime
Investigation Department of Maharashtra ,
recently published a report. It says that in the state, there are as many as
1211 suicides in the year 2012 till now. The reason of suicides are -
eve-teasing, molestations, and rapes.
And
there are almost 3860 'registered cases' of eve-teasing and molestations.
It
is so disgusting.
And
then for girls, there are demons of social pressures, fear, psychological
effects of these assaults to fight.
In
many instances, there are no formal complaints from the victims.
They
fear for their life. And our Police & Legal system! The processes are so
time consuming, it is very difficult for victims to manage both - the process
of obtaining justice and the healing process at personal level nullifying the
trauma.
And
this goes on & on.
On
the solutions front, we have sections 354, 506, and 509 of Criminal Procedure
Code. But their effective implementation has scope for improvement. Many legal
experts feel there is need to review these laws and give more teeth to them.
Sex
ratio, the number of women per thousand men in 2012 at the national level is
940. Kerala and Pondicherry Delhi
There
are various socio-economic and health repercussions of a waning sex ratio. A decline
in the number of females is likely to increase exploitation & crimes
against women, possible bride selling, prostitution, and possible increase in
cases of STD and HIV/ AIDS.
I
feel, Indian males need to recognize & respect the 'female power.'
In
an age where, there is no place for discrimination, based on caste, religion,
sex, we as a society, need to think and act 'progressively'.
Postscript
- The latest absurdity: A strange
statement from district magistrate of Bijnor, in UP, who is a woman herself.
Female students have been barred from wearing any clothing of black color.
Reports say the girls have also been barred from wearing jeans and using mobile
phones.
A
women's college in the Bhiwani district in Haryana, has banned girls to wear
jeans and tops! Again, the principal of the collage is a lady.
