cvsl project : rape and the indian woman

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Page 1: CVSL Project : Rape and the Indian Woman

• Rape incidences increase from 14000 to 25000 Reported Cases in the last 2 years

• Severe hype to rape cases as compared to other cases

• Conviction rate of 24% in India, higher than most countries

• Effect on society, creating a gender gap

• Stigmatization of the victim in the Indian society

CURRENT REALITY

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• Ideology of the Indian population including domination

• Corruption of minds by Western Morals as presented by orthodox views

• Sex Ratio too less, sexual frustration

• Blame on Provocative Clothing

• Lack of a proper Law and Security system

ANALYSIS OF POSSIBLE REASONS AS DISCUSSED EARLIER

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IDEOLOGY/MENTALITY OF THE PEOPLE AS THE

FOCUS CAUSE

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Before the Rape ( That Leads to Rape)

• Patriarchal Society, Women seen as Objects/Property• Eve Teasing accepted• Portrayal of Women not having the right to say NO, Inequality regarding Romantic

Pursuit• Children of Domestic Violence Households, Women as vent for Frustration

During the Rape ( The mentality that lets it happen at that moment)

• No wish to get in trouble themselves, Fear of Later Mental Harassment by Media• Easy opportunity when Initiative taken by someone else• Thought process of victim inviting it herself

After the Rape ( The mentality that lets crime continue)

• Treating Victim as Criminal herself• Lax attitude of Police towards Rape Cases• Accused are sheltered and protected by families themselves• Subsequent threats by Accused and Family of Further Violence

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• No. of Rape Cases to decrease by at least 75%

• Existing Victims of Past Sexual Assault to be living peacefully with no intrusions to their life

• 100% Conviction Rate at least in Urban Areas

• An equal Sex Ratio

• Complete freedom to all women in every aspect including choice of clothing, without fear of crime

END RESULT ( VISION )

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MASTER PLAN FOR DESIGNED SOLUTIONS

AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS

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Before ( That Leads to Rape)

• Patriarchal Society, Women seen as Objects/Property• Eve Teasing accepted• Portrayal of Women not having the right to say NO, Inequality regarding Romantic

Pursuit• Children of Domestic Violence Households, Women as vent for Frustration

• Sex Education in School Curriculum, Awareness on Women Rights and Indian Laws on Sexual Crimes and respective Punishments

• Criminalization of Eve Teasing, Helplines• Penalties on Stalking, Warnings of Stalking Penalty by Police before Films

depicting it• Social Welfare Program for Urban Households to bring forward Victims of Sexual

Assault by Family Members themselves

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During ( The mentality that lets it happen at that moment)

• No wish to get in trouble themselves, Fear of Later Mental Harassment by Media• Easy opportunity when Initiative taken by someone else• Thought process of victim inviting it herself

• Victim Protections Program, Witness Protection Program• CCTV Cameras in all common areas

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After ( The mentality that lets crime continue)• Treating Victim as Criminal herself• Lax attitude of Police towards Rape Cases• Accused are sheltered and protected by families themselves• Subsequent threats by Accused and Family of Further Violence

• All Rape Cases need to be Fast Tracked by Courts• Accused Blacklisted, Accounts Frozen, Denial of Bail in Fast Track Cases• Simultaneously penalty for False Accusations to be increased• Increase in Female Police Personnel in every station• Special On-Call 24/7 Therapists with Same Police Helpline• Increased penalties of Harboring and Aiding Known Criminals • No out-of-court settlements for Sexual Assault Cases

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