Reporting a Rape With the Efficiency of Depositing Cash Into an ATM
Problem Ironically, women fear going to the predominantly male police force to report abuse because they might endure additional sexual harassment from their purported heroes. Without a conscious chain of custody of their actions, criminals are escaping scot-free. “The fact that women are put off from going to a police …
One Father's Perspective On Rape Changes Completely When His Daughter Is Involved
Rape is never okay! Stop the victim blaming! If this action is needed to change mindsets than we should all be calling every household to make the point clear. Why is it that we have to drill into people’s heads that every woman is someone’s daughter, sister, mother, or wife? …
Indian Women Stand Up to Patriarchy in This Great Video
“Feminism is the radical notion that women are human beings.” ~ Cheris Kramarae Half of the world is made up of women, yet people continue to oppress and discriminate against them. These women are done with it. Hear them speak up. We all ought to listen to them and become more aware of …
Indian Supreme Court Updates: May 31st-June 6th
SC Stays Execution of Yakub Memon Yakub Abudl Razak Memon was convicted of being responsible for the 1993 Mumbai Blasts. The court stayed the execution and has referred a plea to hear the case in open court, rather than in chamber proceedings, to the Constitution bench. The TADA court originally …
Inhumane and Heart Wrenching: Rape and Murder of Two Young Girls
The brutal, inhumane, and disgusting rape of two young girls is the most heart wrenching thing I’ve ever read. This struck me hard because I have a sister of the same age. But the melancholy that I am overcome with is not because I am an older brother, but because I …
YOYO Honey Singh Raps About Something More Serious Than Lungi Dance
Famous Indian rapper and singer YOYO Honey Singh gets deep and sings an empowering song about rape in India. He illustrates the horrifying aspects of rape and shows people that anyone can increase awareness for an issue. He has been praised by many for singing/rapping this song and only deserves …
Indian Supreme Court Updates: May 17th-23rd
No Interim Relief for Asaram Bapu Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, arrested on September 1st, 2013 for the alleged rape of a minor at his Ashram in Rajasthan, was denied interim relief as the court prepares for the next hearing on July 3rd. They have agreed to hear arguments about age, …
Hey Rape Victims, It's All Your Fault
Trigger Warning: This depicts and satirizes sexual violence. Satire can sometimes help show the absurdity of common beliefs, this is one of those instances.
WWYD? It's Crazy How Long It Takes For Someone to Intervene!
It is SOO important that you keep your eyes open and take action when you see something like this! No, sexual harassment doesn’t only take place during the nighttime, our complacency and refusal to act allows it to take place in busy streets during busy hours. This is not acceptable!
Five Reasons Men Get Away With Rape in India
Police Don’t Do Anything No woman in India is going to try to report sexual harassment when they’re almost 100% sure nothing will result from it. Indian police seem to be the weakest or the most ignorant when it comes to cases involving women. Whether they are being bribed, think …
