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The religious importance that Indian society gives to the worship of goddesses like Sati, Savitri as well Durga and Laxmi is certainly indicative of strength and prosperity. It contradicts this worship that in the country violence against women is growing disturbingly.
Violence against women has been intensified due to more participation of females in different aspects. The changes following the liberation of women have been that where they used to stay behind men in their homes, today these are shoulder-to-shoulder with a man everywhere working as cab drivers and being appointed CEOs even for companies.
Though patriarchal mindsets are progressing, they haven’t changed much as it has to. The same frame of mind that once captured women in domestic roles is still present, limiting their liberty and reinforcing gender discrimination.
The patriarchal society applies different devices to show dominance over women. Eve-teasing, sexual harassment, rape and domestic violence are surprisingly rampant evidence of a vain effort to demonstrate male supremacy. This alarming tendency emphasizes the urgent need to protect women in India
This is worsened by the snail speed of India’s judiciary. Such ineffective and discriminatory policing leads to prolonged investigations, while the social prejudice against reporting crimes adds another dimension of complexity. The reason why many cases remain unreported is that women are ashamed sometimes due to social pressure and therefore do not go out with the problem.
It is even more shameful that daily, people of all ages are raped. As an evil with no limits, rape exists everywhere in the world. Survivors are condemned to a life of humiliation, often in its physical states and even death.
The solution to this crisis should therefore be holistic. It is important to increase women’s representation in all spheres of society. At the same time, society must be reoriented together, starting from families and schools. It is imperative for men to be taught the value of treating women as equals.
Besides, the creation of fast-track courts must go hand in hand with timely investigations. Swift and effective implementation of stricter laws holds the key to controlling violence against women in India. Women safety needs to be improved through changes both in law, but also cultural ones towards equality of all genders.
