This was happening from time immemorial But was not publicised earliier Now that the media wants to make business they publish and make money. If you are watching TV serials, and increase the TRP rating of those that show women in bad taste and watch current Cinemas/advertisements that abuse women folks and show the hero as an unquestioned master, appreciate the way some models dress and expose their body to audience, (But at least for them it is their profession to earn, the more they reduce, the more they get) where it is business never ever talk about this as a menace Because you are party to the nuisance No where women fight against these issue conciously Nirbhaya case is an example We do not see any women group ever raised their voice (like that of jallikattu in chennai) for the undue delay in executing the sentence till date If as a good mother if you have not trained your child to respect and follow moral values, appreciate the rights of other gender, all this will continue to happen It is not possible to control them by law/punishment Since some one else is making their earning by finding a loopholes in the law and help the culprit to escape.(which includes some women lawers) Otherwise, please note - (read a book by Darren and Beth Laur on "Women's safety) Aware, avoid and if no other alternate is available attack is the basic principles that needs to be followed by every female member to be free from sexual attack. . Awareness: Your first line of defence. Most people think of kicks to the groin and blocking punches when they hear the term “self-defence.” However, true self-defence begins long before any actual physical contact. The first, and probably most important, component in self-defence is awareness: awareness of yourself, your surroundings, and your potential attacker’s likely strategies. The criminal’s primary strategy is to use the advantage of surprise. Studies have shown that criminals are adept at choosing targets who appear to be unaware of what is going on around them. By being aware of your surroundings and by projecting a “force presence,” many altercations which are commonplace on the street can be avoided. 2. Use your sixth sense. “Sixth sense.” “Gut instinct.” Whatever you call it, your intuition is a powerful subconscious insight into situations and people. All of us, especially women, have this gift, but very few of us pay attention to it. Learn to trust this power and use it to your full advantage. Avoid a person or a situation which does not “feel” safe–you’re probably right. 3. Self-defense training. It is important to evaluate the goals and practical usefulness of a women’s self-defense program before signing up. a) Avoid martial arts studios unless you specifically wish to train in the traditional martial arts techniques and are prepared for a long-term commitment. Many women’s self-defense programs teach watered-down martial arts techniques that are complex and unrealistic under the stress of an actual attack; b) The self-defense program should include simulated assaults, with a fully padded instructor in realistic rape and attack scenarios, to allow you to practice what you’ve learned. 4. Escape: Always your best option. What if the unthinkable happens? You are suddenly confronted by a predator who demands that you go with him–be it in a car, or into an alley, or a building. It would seem prudent to obey, but you must never leave the primary crime scene. You are far more likely to be killed or seriously injured if you go with the predator than if you run away (even if he promises not to hurt you). Run away, yell for help, throw a rock through a store or car window–do whatever you can to attract attention. And if the criminal is after your purse or other material items, throw them one way while you run the other. 5. Your right to fight. Unfortunately, no matter how diligently we practice awareness and avoidance techniques, we may find ourselves in a physical confrontation. Whether or not you have self-defence training, and no matter what your age or physical condition, it is important to understand that you CAN and SHOULD defend yourself physically. You have both the moral and legal right to do so, even if the attacker is only threatening you and hasn’t struck first. Many women worry that they will anger the attacker and get hurt worse if they defend themselves, but statistics clearly show that your odds of survival are far greater if you do fight back. Aim for the eyes first and the groin second. Remember, though, to use the element of surprise to your advantage–strike quickly, and mean business. You may only get one chance.
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