Indian Cinema may not entirely reflect the Indian society but it certainly works as a powerful tool that shapes social engagements, culture and behavior. For millions of Indians, films have been routes to escape the struggles of their daily life and a source of inspiration where the unreal is possible and dreams achievable. Films not only entertain, but can play …
Category: Rape
Violence Against Women is not his/her problem alone, it’s OUR problem!
WHO says ‘Violence against women can and should be Prevented’ (WHO 2013 Report) We regularly hear and read about acts of violence against women (VAW) and many times turn a blind eye to the atrocities thinking something like this happens only amongst communities which are either economically challenged or less educated and not in our neighborhoods. This is a misconception! …
On This Raksha Bandhan, Let Us Become Lesser Brothers
By Nihal Parashar India is celebrating Raksha Bandhan today, a festival that forms an integral part of the culture of India, which we always boast about. Raksha Bandhan or the ‘Tie of Protection’ is thread of love and affection which sisters tie on the hand of brothers, asking to protect her always. My sister has always tied a thread on my …
Do you know about the Two Finger Test?
Before 1979, United Kingdom followed a protocol for medical examination of women who were immigrating to their country to marry their fiancées. This protocol would have gone on forever if an Indian woman hadn’t raised her voice after being examined in a manner which not only breached her privacy but also insulted her dignity. On 24th January, 1979, an Indian woman …
The Aftermath: How difficult it is to ‘Deal’ with Rape
A lot of us talk about how one should ‘deal’ with rape. That it’s traumatizing and one requires courage, strength, some sort of a headlong response and the ability to not give up and make sure justice is sought. What we don’t realize is how easy it is to only say all this. What a rape victim goes through, we …
Tips to Stay Safe as a Woman
While nothing can guarantee absolute safety for women, there are certain precautions women can take to reduce the risk of crimes against them. Trust your instinct Many women ignore their intuition because it is so quick and doesn’t take place at a conscious level. But it can save your life. When that little voice in the back of your head …