Sir,
Your analysis is good. What is happening in other countries is not our concern. Here in India we have to take cognizance of the crime rate and the spread of violence and our apathy to such news. We do not seem to care for the safety of anyone. Atleast the youth have risen up against such atrocity now. Their anger is the manifestation of frustration. Girls are unable to travel in the peak hour by public transport. As they have no alternatives, they put up with this kind of behaviour.
The government should provide more buses to accommodate students. Archaic bus systems will not do.
The family system and unity of the family is a forgotten one. With both parents working for long hours curtail the family time and the quality time with the children. Children are glued on to the computer and have an access to the internet and view forbidden sites. They are not monitored. As an educator I hear from parents telling me about how their child viewed obscene videos as a group. They are only in the ages between 9-13 years!!! The boys threaten the girls to keep it a secret or they would be beaten up. wanting to belong to the group, these children also watch the video. How can their mind be on academics. They would like to experiment.
The worst part of it is that they know that they are watching a show which is not good or approved by the parents and teachers. One day the girl collapsed with overwhelming emotions and admits to their mothers. As you have rightly pointed out, the lack of quality time with the children at home by the parents is one of the reasons for this.
The worst part of it is that they know that they are watching a show which is not good or approved by the parents and teachers. One day the girl collapsed with overwhelming emotions and admits to their mothers. As you have rightly pointed out, the lack of quality time with the children at home by the parents is one of the reasons for this.
Deterrent laws can minimize but not completely eradicate this problem. The moral value system inherent in our culture also can help.
The serials in the T.V. promote revenge, eve teasing, chasing the girls and other violence and children are exposed to such themes and acts. The heroes in the films also come as villains with the 'heart of gold' and use unacceptable language. These slangs are just absorbed by the children. Even in the classes of 8 and 9 children want to experiment and force the girls.
The mobile phones are a boon in many ways. Kids in school bring them and take a photograph of girls in the toilet.
Is it safe to travel in a crowded bus? NO. I am a senior citizen and I avoid getting into a crowded bus for the fear of stealthy hands. How are we going to tackle this issue?
Many M.Ps are accused of rape. As per the media reports yesterday, the former President of India gave clemency to few people who not only raped children but also murdered them!! Why such clemency was shown? Does any party want to attend to this issue? if the answer is 'NO' and then we should look for answers "why".
FIR: IT is very difficult to lodge a FIR with the police. The police must be sure that there are no politician or his family or friends involved. Then they quote an archiac law that women of tainted character cannot complain about rape!!
The law makers also have to be careful before enforcing these laws against rape. There may be some false FIR on account of personal vendetta and in those cases justice will be denied to the innocent men.This is happening in the anti dowry laws. Many a times we do get to know of the boys who are booked under the anti dowry law because the girl or her parents do not approve of the son-in-law.
It is not enough to make laws. The Laws should also be enforced regardless of caste, creed, religion or POLITICAL CONNECTIONS or their being MPS or Ministers.
As you have said let us as a society introspect ourselves and find a solution to self monitor locality wise.
In this juncture, I'm reminded of an istriwala in the corner of my street who used to watch out for the young girls residing in our or neighboring streets and would accompany them to the house if they happen to come home late!! Local people should join together and ensure some safety measures. if all localities have this kind of helping hands, society will be more secure.
lakshmi radhakrishnan.
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