How shocking and shameful it is that millions and millions of women continue to be sexually assaulted all over the world. This totally negates the claim that we are living in a cultured society.
The places where such incidences have been reported include every country and continent. This underlines the fact that women are still not safe in any corner of the world.
It is further painful that several celebrities are found involved in this heinous crime. The 'me too' campaign that started last year on twitter, provoked women on a global scale to discard disrepute and come out for reporting such mishaps.
This may still be just a tip of the iceberg as innumerable victims are minors and vulnerable hence such offences are not reported. It is astonishing that recent stringent legislation in India has failed to deter the culprits. Thus speeding up the legal process and punishing the guilty without delay might mitigate such crimes.Moreover, intensive self-defence techniques must be an integral part of school curriculum everywhere.
'Me too' campaign must be highly appreciated for being successful in drawing the attention of the world media to this horrible social menace.
Bharat Shah
Rayners Lane
