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In India’s Gang Rape Culture, All Women Are Victims

Reports of violence against women in India have risen steadily over the decades, with some researchers citing a growing willingness by victims to come forward. Each rape desensitizes and prepares society to accept the next one, the evil becoming banal, writes Vidya Krishnan.

nytimes.com/2023/06/02/opinion

#gangrape #rape #sexualassault #ViolenceAgainstWomen #casteviolence #communalviolence #patriarchy #hindutva #bilkisbano #PhoolanDevi #gujaratpogrom #gujaratriots #nirbhaya #law #justice #BJP #india

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Scott Lucas · @ScottLucas
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Scott Lucas · @ScottLucas
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10 years after case of Jyoti Singh galvanized , activists see no improvement in situation for rape victims in

"Laws were made but they’re not being implemented or executed properly. Our law and order establishment doesn’t seem to care."

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Louise Raw · @LouiseRaw
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RT @vsirnate@twitter.com


Ten years ago on December 16, 2012 was gang-raped on a bus in New Delhi and subsequently died from her injuries. I had jotted down a few thoughts when I read the news. Sharing them today a decade later in her memory and honour.

🐦🔗: twitter.com/vsirnate/status/16

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Kriszta Satori · @fulelo
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The horrifying gang on a bus ten years ago changed many lives - 's mother recalling the doctor saying to her he didn't know 'what to do, what to fix, what to mend'
hàttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-639681980

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MelancholyBear · @melancholybear
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"But a decade later, there are still significant dangers for women in India. The crime rate against women has increased by over 50% in the past decade."

bbc.com/news/world-63817388

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