RAPE CULTURE
Every day, a new case of rape is highlighted in the media. Rape and murder of a 13-year-old, rape and murder of a 9month infant, rape of a mentally disabled woman, rape of a daughter... Surrounding all this, I've been seeing a strong force in the social media demanding violent prosecution of the rapist, as severe as a death penalty. But, what we are failing to understand is that Rape, sexual abuse, sexual harassment is rooted deep, beyond our general understanding. It's a result of hundreds of factors, and sadly, we too are responsible for some of it. I get messages every day, asking me to do something regarding the increasing cases of rape in our country. I then think of my strongest strength, my voice. Rape culture is a complex subject. It starts with the smallest of matters that we never even consider to be important. Remember the guy who eve teased you while you were walking along the streets of Ratna Park. No big deal, right? No! This is what's wrong. The gu