So often we read reports on sexual violence against women:incest,rape,trafficking,harassment and the list sadly goes on.But then what do we do?Feel bad for a while and then move on with our life-who has the time to think about other people's lives when so much is going on in ours??But at some point of life or the other every woman has been subject to some form of harassment be it molestation or eve teasing which is rampant in India-we have been taught that its best to ignore such men and move on-there is no need to create a scene.No need??Some horrid male chauvinist pig catcalls you, makes lewd gestures at you and there is no need to react??I ask you then what is the need for respect at all when one shouldn't bother fighting against it?More often than not, women are not strong or confident enough.Its time ladies to learn some self defense-kickboxing,karate,whatever.Its time we hold our heads up high and fight for our respect.Wear what we want to, wherever.Its not easy and I too am not very brave but after reading an article in a magazine encouraging women to be strong and fight back I felt the need to be strong as well. We HAVE to support each other. If anyone is being wronged and you are aware,please please do try and raise a voice.Remember if there are bad people out there there are some truly wonderful people out there too.Be strong.Be safe.Don't hesitate to fight back.
QOTB-Do you have emergency numbers like the local police station or hospital on your speed dial?
Last week's answer-The Secret by Rhonda Byrne.
