Sunday the 31st of July saw its 1st Slut-walk come to India. So this was the 1st time that one could watch females ambling around on the streets in skimpy clothes without any inhibitions. Now if you are a guy who's reading this post, my last sentence should have clearly made your sensory organs that visualize or capture images in the mind to work overtime. Any male's instincts will go berserk, regardless of his age- 16 or 60. I guess that's not the point here. One's libido could be strong anyways- it need not also necessarily be because of the clothes that turn one on.
All the rape and molestation that happens in villages or remote areas is often insulated to western clothing/culture let alone urban India. This is prevalent even within households and amongst relatives. The culprit there doesn't bother if his victim is wearing sleeveless attire or a mini skirt. If clothes were to only triggering factor in such crimes then what reasoning do people have when even minor girls fall prey to unassuming savages?
The Besharam Morcha might be an attempt to in the least give Women the license to wear what they feel like but I don't think it will address the issue of rape or mere lusting. How to stop this heinous act is something that's debatable. Personally for me, it all boils down to having an iron fist and punish the wrong else no amount of Walking Free in the choicest of clothes to spread awareness about women rights will help. Though this is a bold attempt by the naari samaaj I just hope their effort does't go in vain.
I completely support the effort...such things needed to be highlighted or else it would be always a hush-hush topic of discussion. The instances where people misbehave and pass indecent comments at you, happens just like having bread-butter everyday.
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We don't want to be a country popular for such acts...do we..??
i agree with u kirti............this all nonsense act shud be stoped
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