by A hard truth we must face, understand, and fight.
India — a land of goddesses, where we worship Durga, Kali, Saraswati.
But the same country where millions of real women live in fear, face violence, and are often denied safety, dignity, and justice.
The statistics are alarming. The stories are heartbreaking.
And the question remains:
Why is violence against women increasing every day in India?
Let’s explore the bitter truth — not to point fingers, but to understand where we’re failing as a society.
1. đź’” Deep-Rooted Patriarchy Still Rules
Even in 2025, the belief that men are superior to women still exists — in homes, workplaces, and institutions.
- Women are still told to “adjust”
- Victims are blamed instead of the culprits
- Abuse is normalized in many marriages
When women are seen as property or second-class citizens, violence becomes easier to justify.
2. 🧱 Cultural Silence: “Don’t Talk About It”
From childhood, girls are taught to stay silent.
- Don’t talk about harassment
- Don’t complain about abuse
- Don’t shame the family
This culture of silence protects the abuser, not the victim.
Fear of stigma keeps many crimes unreported and unpunished.
3. ⚖️ Weak Implementation of Laws
India has laws against domestic violence, rape, acid attacks — but implementation is slow, biased, and broken.
- Victims wait years for justice
- Police often discourage filing FIRs
- Many cases end with “compromise” rather than punishment
When criminals don’t fear consequences, they repeat their crimes.
4. 📱 Digital Abuse & Online Harassment
As technology grows, so does cyber violence against women:
- Threats on social media
- Non-consensual sharing of private images
- Stalking and blackmail
Online platforms often fail to act quickly, and many women don’t know where or how to report.
5. 🍿 Toxic Media Influence
Many movies, songs, and shows romanticize harassment:
- Stalking is shown as love
- Obsession is glamorized
- Women are shown as objects, not people
This shapes young minds to believe abuse is cool or acceptable, especially among teenage boys.
6. đź’¸ Economic Dependency & Lack of Support
Many women stay in abusive situations because:
- They have no income of their own
- There’s no shelter or support system
- They fear being shamed if they leave
Financial empowerment is crucial to give women freedom and choices.
7. 🏠Violence Begins at Home
A large number of women face violence inside their own homes — by husbands, in-laws, and even parents.
- Domestic violence
- Dowry-related abuse
- Emotional and verbal torture
Yet, society tells women: “Keep the family together at any cost.”
But what about her cost?
We Can Do to Make India Safer for Women
🧠As Individuals
- Educate boys & girls equally about respect, rights, and consent.
- Speak up against sexist jokes, abuse, or discrimination.
- Support survivors instead of judging them.
- Raise your voice for justice when you see wrong.
🏫 As a Society
- Break taboos around periods, sexuality, and domestic violence.
- Encourage financial independence of women through education & jobs.
- Create safe spaces for open dialogue in schools, colleges, and communities.
- Hold media accountable for promoting healthy gender representation.
đź‘® As a System
- Ensure police are sensitized to gender-based violence cases.
- Set up fast-track courts for quicker justice.
- Make reporting mechanisms easier and anonymous if needed.
- Increase women’s presence in the police, judiciary, and politics.
🌟 Final Line
Empowered women are not a threat to culture — they are the key to a better, safer, and stronger India.
