‘We want justice’: series of rapes trigger mass protests at Indian universities
Women say nothing has changed since Delhi’s infamous Nirbhaya bus rape case 14 years ago
TL;DR
- Protests have broken out on Indian university campuses due to a series of brutal rapes.
- Women activists state that despite past high-profile cases like the Nirbhaya incident, the situation for women's safety has not improved.
- Authorities' responses, such as curfews and recommendations for women to stay home, are criticized for curtailing freedoms instead of apprehending criminals.
- Protesters emphasize the need for a societal shift where men are taught not to commit sexual violence, rather than women being told how to protect themselves.
- The prevalence of sexual harassment on campuses and within public spaces is highlighted, with concerns about inadequate accountability mechanisms.
- Younger generations of women are expressing a greater willingness to protest and demand societal change.