Though we talk about women's liberation and equality of sexes in the society, the truth is that, in this male-dominated society of ours, safety of women is a far cry.Life has become a threat for the women folk as women in the city are not safe even in broad daylight. Every moment, one or the other women is teased, molested , abducted, raped or murdered. In such circumstances, we can't say that women are safe in the city. Women are not safe as they are sexually harassed or abused, either verbally or physically, almost everywhere, including their workplace and even at home by their kith and kin. Most of the women tolerate such harassment as they fear that protesting would bring a bad name to them and their family.
Our legal system, to someme extent is also responsible for this miserable plight of women.It has been seen in many cases that even when a rapist is caught redhanded, the courts take a very long time to award punishment to the culprit. The culprits found guilty of rape, molestation, etc., should be immediately punished by the courts of law.Moreover to be safe and secure, women themselves must stay alert. They should learn the art of self defence and should never step back in raising their voice against anybody who tends to harm their dignity.
Monalisa Biswas,
Guwahati
