Why is the rate of Violence Against Women (VAW) so high? Why does it even exist? Just because we have vaginas does not mean we exist for others to treat us like objects to satisfy their needs. We are killed because of our body? We are played with for the same reason? It's disgusting. In almost every country, men (not all, but in general) look at women not with respect but with lust and the belief that rape is a consensual act. In India, congress party leaders are stating that 90% of the rape cases are actually consensual sex between those involved in the cases. There have been suggestions made to reduce the marriage age for girls to reduce the number in rape cases. Those with power are refusing to acknowledge their responsibility to protect the women of their country. They instead try to find means to "reduce," which in no way will. The number of victims will be the same. What do you think those who commit the crime will think when reading this? 'The government is pathetic and we can continue without fear,' is what they will think. This will lead to the rising figures and women will no longer be considered as humans.
Oh wait, they aren't already, am I right? I read news articles that say, "Five month old child was brutally raped by her blood relative," etc. This is utterly disgusting and it is one of the many reasons why I am ashamed to be a human being. From a five month old child to a hundred year old woman, no one is safe from literally anyone. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), rape, acid throwing, online gender-based violence, forced marraige, honor killings, sexual slavery, female infanticide, trafficking of women - the list is endless. I have been told by others to not let this affect me, but how can I not? I always told myself to never be afraid of anyone, whether it be man, woman or animal. I trained myself to learn the art of using weapons. However now, I have sisters and seeing them go off to school is terrifying enough. I don't want them to travel around the world because no matter how prepared we can be, we are attacked when least expected aren't we? A man in a room filled with women is ecstatic, but a woman in a room filled with men is worried, terrified and does not let her focus shift not even once to protect herself.
We scream, fight, kick, protest, and finally plead for freedom but it isn't really heard, is it? We are ruthessly tortured and killed. And those who survive, instead of respecting them, Society blames them for being the victim. Why? Why don't you blame the criminals? Why not blame on the people who play a part in their upbringing?! Oh, I know, because Society plays a part. To not be blamed, Society pushes it towards the victim and dumps it on them. Am I right? "She dressed carelessly and revealed too much skin. It's equal to inviting men to touch her!" Small, inconsiderate, 'sarcastic' comments below videos in social media platforms are enough to affect one's mind. It is enough to contribute to the growth of future law-breakers. And the Law, God I have so much to talk about the Law, but I will keep it simple. Read a country's lawbook. It is either the lawbook that creates a world with peace or the complete opposite. Now, look at the countries (again, in general). There is no difference. The way the laws have been enforced is so pathetic, it is as if they don't exist. People around the world started to observe that Justice was no longer going to be of any help and strikes, protests, and movements begun. Yet, I see no change. All I see is civilians protesting for their rights and governments brushing it off, sometimes, if needed, responding with violence, and later on justifying their actions. If this is going to be the repeated outcome, we have to change our ways of voicing out our thoughts, opinions, fears, etc. We have to make sure it is effective. I am done reading articles that narrate the stories of innocent lives being lost.
