Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code defines rape as “Sexual intercourse with a woman, without her consent, against her will, by coercion, misrepresentation or fraud or at a time when she has been duped or intoxicated, or is of unsound mental health and in any case if she is under 18 years of age.” …
“A 2011 McKinsey report noted that men are promoted based on potential, while women are promoted based on past accomplishments.” ― Sheryl Sandberg, Being a woman is difficult. Not only in India but all around the world. Being treated as an equal in front of men is still a dream for many women. There is always a…
Safety of Women in India has become a major issue in India now. The crime rates against women in the country have only risen to a great extent. Women think twice before stepping out of their homes, especially at the night. This is, unfortunately, the sad reality of our country that lives in constant fear.Women…
Introduction History is evident in revealing the atrocities faced by Indian women’s all over since time immemorial. And now we can see domestic violence is becoming one of the greatest threats faced by Indian women. And one such factor of domestic violence includes marital rape. Which happens with women of all religions, say it could…
“Women, rouse yourselves! The tocsin of reason resounds through the whole universe: recognize your rights. The powerful empire of nature is no longer surrounded by prejudices, fanaticism, superstition and lies.” ~ Olympe de GougesEvery revolution unfolds with an unambiguous chapter through unexceptional scope. They transform into the point of intemperance and terminate by the emergence…
Foeticide means ending the life of a human fetus. Female foeticide is the abortion or eradication of the female child by surgical termination. In countries like India, China, Pakistan, etc. female foeticide is very frequent. It has become a disgraceful truth of our country. Such a practice has resulted in a rapid decline in the…
“It is very difficult to understand why in this country so much difference is made between men and women, whereas the Vedanta declares that one and the same conscious self is present in all beings. You always criticize women, but say what you have done for their upliftment”. –Swami Vivekanand. The apex court has clarified…
INTRODUCTION: Somewhat recently of the 20th century, the issue of political strengthening of ladies acquired energy all through the world. In 1990, the United Country’s Economic and Social Council embraced an objective of 30% ladies in dynamic situations on the planet by 1995. This objective was a long way from being met by 1995, just…
To understand this huge problem of Marital rape let us first begin by highlighting what does raping a person involves. Rape is a kind of sexual assault in which a person is subjected to sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual penetration without their consent. Physical force, coercion, or abuse of authority may be used…
WHO ARE PARDANASHI WOMEN? Pardanashin woman are those women who had no contact with outside world, they have never interacted with the society. These women does not know about their rights and duties. They are very easily influenced by anyone, they are not provided with education and hence are illiterate. Pardanashin woman are fully dependent…
