Essay on crime against women in delhi
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Crime against women has been on increase. It has existed in the past in almost all countries, regions, cultures and communities. The crime has much to do with the existing low status of women prevalent in our society. The violence is at various levels. It is at physical, mental, emotional, domestic and public. They are the most oppressed, subjugated section of society. Though various measures at education, economic independence have been taken but they are far from improving their status which directly or indirectly help at increasing crime against women.
If we look back historically, the status of women during Veda period was good. They were equal to men and had high esteem in society. But subsequently their position in society deteriorated. They began to be treated like animals, often beaten by husbands. Women were deprived from getting education. Their activities were limited to household chores and help in reproduction. A girl child born was considered to be curse in society. Husband was their Parmeswar. They had no independent existence. Their existence lay in association with men as wife, sister or mother. She was thought to be a burden as dowry was to be given. Dowry system is still rampant in our society. Widows were looked down upon. System of sati was prevalent which even snatched the right to live. They had to die with their husbands on the funeral pyre.
The range of crime against women is very wide including rape, wife beating, bride burning, child marriages, prostitution, sexual harassment, etc. Nowadays the girl child is killed even before the birth. This has become easy due to improvements in science and technology, e.g., amniocentesis, i.e., sex determination tests. The discrimination towards development of girl child is the greatest crime against women. They are deprived of basic educational opportunities essential for development of child. Neglect of proper nutritious food to them is quite evident. Even pregnant women do not get balanced diet which has vital effect on off springs which lead to rise in infant mortality rates.
The causes for increasing crime against women can be attributed to low status of women in our society. The attitudes towards women have not changed much. They are treated as burden and hence denied education. As per the 1991 Census, the literacy rate of women is 39% as against 63% of men. The situation is alarming among the lower castes women on literacy front. It is much lower than even 39% in some states. The sex ratio has declined from 933 in 1981 to 929 in 1991, i.e., the number of girl child born has declined which is a sad state of affairs. The women are considered as commodities. They are treated as properties. They are taken for granted. The efforts have been made to make the women dependent. They are still not economically independent which has made the conditions worse for them.
The grim reality of increasing crimes against women
The increase in crimes against women is going unnoticed. No proper data on crimes against women is maintained. There are numerous cases where reporting a crime against women are ignored. In some cases the unfortunate victims are compelled to go through more traumatic experience at the hand of those who are supposed to be the protectors. The fear of social stigma and the uncertainty of getting justice are the main reasons why most of the crimes against women go unreported.
The frequent news reports of crimes against women of India and also against tourists from other countries is barbaric and shocking. It has created a poor image of India among foreign countries. It is a matter of great shame that when our country is marching towards prosperity and advancement, the atrocities against women are on the rise. If women are not safe in the very heart of India, I wonder how safe they are in other parts of the country.
It is appalling to read news reports of how police continue to be insensitive to the hapless victims of outraged modesty and their families. Our public places and transports are unsafe for women. Even in the presence of substantial evidences, the criminals are set free on bail. These criminals have absolutely no regards for the law of the land.
1) Stringent measures need to be taken to curb this and safeguard women.
2) The government, the law enforcement agencies and the general public must unite to put an end to violence against women.
3) The Government must form special police cells with women officers and other police personnel to receive reports about crime against women and take severe actions against the culprits.
4) More women need to be recruited into our police forces.
5) More women are needed as tourist guides in the tourism industry.
6) The Government must also pass and implement more strict laws than the existing ones for the safety of women.
7) There is an urgent need to impart and inculcate moral values to the police. We must streamline the police and prosecuting agencies.
8) Our political leaders, irrespective of their party affiliations should show political will and conviction to deal severely with those guilty of crimes against women.
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