Wolf, Naomi. "Ending India's Rape Culture". Project Syndicate. Friday, March 22, 2013. Weblink: http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/ending-india-s-rape-culture-by-naomi-wolf
Summary: India is fighting for women's rights once again, specifically for stronger laws about rape.
Analysis: The government in India seems as if they do not like to listen. Apparently, demonstrations were made for women's rights, which will probably never happen, because of India's strict religion in general. I hate the "Blame the Victim" culture that India holds. It doesn't matter what the victim dresses like, they didn't "ask for it" as they say in the article. It's really sad that these women practically need to walk around with male escorts/bodyguards, not being able to feel safe in their own homes. I just believe that India should make stronger laws about it, and take it more seriously, because it is very serious, despite gender. The prosecution laws themselves also concern me. It states that in more countries than just India (such as Sweden) "some men will not be prosecuted if they know the victim". That is probably one of the weakest things I've ever heard. Whether you know the man or not, it is still rape if you didn't consent to it. On the bright side, the crime rate has died down a bit since around 30 years ago, fortunately.
Summary: India is fighting for women's rights once again, specifically for stronger laws about rape.
Analysis: The government in India seems as if they do not like to listen. Apparently, demonstrations were made for women's rights, which will probably never happen, because of India's strict religion in general. I hate the "Blame the Victim" culture that India holds. It doesn't matter what the victim dresses like, they didn't "ask for it" as they say in the article. It's really sad that these women practically need to walk around with male escorts/bodyguards, not being able to feel safe in their own homes. I just believe that India should make stronger laws about it, and take it more seriously, because it is very serious, despite gender. The prosecution laws themselves also concern me. It states that in more countries than just India (such as Sweden) "some men will not be prosecuted if they know the victim". That is probably one of the weakest things I've ever heard. Whether you know the man or not, it is still rape if you didn't consent to it. On the bright side, the crime rate has died down a bit since around 30 years ago, fortunately.