Women are NOT safe in India, But why?

Rape, molesting and human trafficking have now become a common thing as well as a term that has been discussed quite often. People come up with various reasons on why women get raped or molested. And the major reason being ‘men’, of course! But, I would want to see it from another perspective and through that, I would say, the reason behind all these mishaps are ‘women’ on first place. Now, you might be pointing fingers at me asking how, being a woman, can I say that! Well, you have not yet gotten the whole perspective!

Women travelling alone during odd hours, their skimpy clothing, boozing, or hanging out with men are NOT my reasons. I always believe that, like men, women also should have their freedom and power to take decisions. Now, I will tell you why I said women cause rape. Well it is simple. Let’s consider this scenario. A girl got raped at some part of the country. We all will feel bad for her, and will panic too, and then, turn towards the women in our house and neighborhood. The next thing we would do is PREACH showing this as an example on why women are NOT supposed to be alone or independent on first place.

Women would get the shock of their lives and would pledge that they won’t let themselves go through the same thing as the ‘victim’ did. No one wants to be victimized you see! But then, what about those who have no other choice but go out during odd times to earn their bread and butter? They would be asked to sit at home?

What’s been happening is that, once news on rape gets widespread, women take precaution- not to step out of their house. And the ones who do, get targeted and this would become a trend. Every woman would gradually sit at home, no child will be allowed to go to school; girls will be getting married at a tender age and we would eventually go back to the era where women would be used as tools for man’s pleasure and for doing household chores. Only because we are AFRAID; afraid of getting raped! Because men won’t change, so women better handle it this way. And we have been fighting for ages for equality!

I would say nothing should stop us, women. We should rather gain courage and fight this out, together. Don’t stop yourself from stepping out of your houses; get yourself free from all the thoughts and the morons around. Independence is what we have been craving for, after all! As the number of women in the streets increase, no matter what time of the day it is,things would be safer,  is what I feel! Don’t panic when something goes wrong, have the courage to react.

Both men and women, instead of preaching your daughters, sisters, wives and daughter in laws to sit at home, teach them to REACT. Tell them that the precaution to save is NOT closing themselves up or not wearing something they are comfortable in. Teach them defensive methods; make them stronger. Tell them that they don’t belong to any weaker section; they are strong too in their own ways.

And women, you can learn from others mistakes, but backing out is NOT a remedy. Fight it out. Because, no one has the authority over you. The more you panic, worse things will be.You don’t have to ask for independence from anyone, you are born free. Get rid of your fear, and go out whenever you want. You are no one's slave. Its ok to take chances. Practice the things mentioned above and fly high!