Swami Vivekananda said, "The best thermometer to the progress of a nation is its treatment of its women." Women continue to have a long way to go to guarantee equality and fairness throughout society. A country which respects women only can survive better in the world arena. Every year we celebrate The International Women's Day" but we find that the crime against women seem to be increasing at an alarming rate. Crime is endemic to the human condition, but a crime specifically directed at one sex is most despicable and unfortunately, the one that is punished least. It is found that the media exposure and all the legislation have little impact. Legislation introduced by the government is often merely tokenism. One would find that the problem before the majority of women in our country is not equality but survival. The scenario for women seems grim indeed and this will continue so long as the basic social and economic structures remain unchanged and the implementing and law and order agencies show indifference. The thinking of society has to change and parents must value their daughters on a par with their sons and should give them the same advantages and means of independence.
Vinod C. Dixit B-15 Jyotikalash
Society B/H Sundervan
Satellite Ahmedabad, INDIA
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