Delhi, the capital city of our country is assumed to be a safe place for people, especially in terms of law and order.
And we observe that a lot is being done in the name of development, but still we are forced to ask “Is Delhi developed enough?” My answer to this is a big ‘No’. Society where a safe and secure environment can’t be provided to the female population, cannot be called a developed society.
The incident of December 16, 2012 Gang Rape incident shocked the entire country and even led to a widespread condemnation both at national and international level. Nirbhaya incident gave birth to many movements and as a consequence many administrative provisions were made. But, the situation has again come back to the same situation. Incidents of atrocities on women in terms of rape, brutal violence, and harassments both at the domestic and professional fronts are still on the upper limit.
Even today, I as a woman have the feeling of being unsafe while travelling in other coaches of Metro, and I feel quite relaxed sitting in women’s coach of the Delhi Metro.
I believe that despite huge promises made during the Nirbhaya case, nothing much has transpired and gender inequality is still highly prevalent in our society. Basic requirement of the time is promoting human rights in society.
Development is visible but, only in terms of infrastructure.
Men and women work together, get similar work opportunities, but their challenges are totally different from each other.
Our focus should be an inclusive development, where women have an equal representation and safety. We call ourselves a part of digital society but, our moral education and ethics are not up to the mark.
I feel that there is a need to sensitise men of different age groups about gender equality and rights of women to make our city safe and secure for women. That is where the government needs to focus more.
It has become the need of the hour to change the mindset of people and inculcate morality and ethics in young generation right from the childhood.
