The death of the innocent 23-years-old physio student, Amanat aka Damini aka Nirbhaya (not the real names) after gang raped in a moving bus at Delhi raises a point. And that is, the safety of Indian women needs a retrospection. Are the women safe in the present context. Many people have voiced their concerns while some else have also been criticized for their unwanted comments against the sensitive issue. However nothing much is done and the headlines are fading out from the media though the brutal memories are still afresh in the public.
India had witnessed since decades that many issues crop up at a certain point of time but later diminish in to the oblivion as another one supersedes in its place. But this issue should at least not turn into another incident, otherwise the 'martyr' death of a poor soul would never rest. We need to buckle our shoes and look to restructure the society to make it a more lovable place to live-in for the Eves.
Their service to the humanity is abundant as mother, sisters, friends, teachers, colleagues, wife or in any role, they add value to the human chain in their own right way. Their contribution had been immense since times and hence we have adored them as deities and even called our country as 'Mother India' (Bharath Mata).
Now coming to the point, are the woman safe in a metro or in a rural scenario. Though many incidents of assault on women, are reported even from the villages or towns, it is not worse at least, when compared to the metros.
Few reasons are, metro is a concrete jungle where one does not even know the neighbors at times. On the other hand, in villages the community lives like a family. Under these circumstances a stranger in the locality is easily identified in villages when compared to cities.
Again in metros, women travel long journeys alone for many assignments which gives the pranksters try their hand at harassing them. In a village even the headman or a government officer is accountable while in a metro the public is reluctant to approach the concerned fearing unwanted implications. This in a way leads to encouraging the wrong and the doer.
What should be done from our side to make this society a better place to live-in: The seed of sexual assault is eve teasing...put an end with intention and never expect the law to control you. Make a beginning, give the women, space to live their lives in dignity. They need a better regards from us. This once instead of advising your daughter or sister to avoid something..teach your brother or son how to respect the women folks. The required change will soon dawn on this society, if we start cleaning our homes. (Wishesh AarKay)
