What should be done to curb the menace of eve teasing?

What should be done to curb the menace of eve teasing?

Awareness is of paramount importance as regards the issue of eve teasing. Most of the people are not aware that eve teasing is an offence and legal action can be taken against eve teasers. This arises out of the fact that eve teasing has been normalized in our society. It has become a part of the routine of a girl’s life that it is not given a second thought. Nobody reacts, neither the victim nor the witnesses. How many of us have sought a legal solution to eve teasing knowing that one is available. We have accepted the culturally approved concept that boys will be boys. Reports are filed when the situation reaches a dangerous level otherwise such acts are dismissed as inconsequential. Recourse to law is not taken as it results in court-kacheri ke chakkar. But we do not realize that if we nip the problem in the bud the problem will not escalate to heinous crimes.

Also our attitude towards the women who face eve teasing has to change. Instead of blaming them we should take action against the offenders. Most of the offenders don’t see that their acts are offences capable of leaving trauma. Generally it has been seen that men don’t feel guilty about treating women as sexual objects as due to such aggression only they can be seen as real men. Such predisposition towards eve teasing has to be changed. The projection of women as sex objects even in 21st century where women have started working and holding influential positions has not undergone any change. They are still perceived by many as a thing to be used. But the question is how to bring about a change of such magnitude where attitudes ingrained for such an offensive period can be altered. The answer may lie in spreading awareness about women being as human as men, providing them with the same liberties and restrictions as men in their homes so that the brothers can see that they are equal to them and not mere sexual objects.

Another matter of importance is the punishment provided to the offender should not be minor but should have the impact of deterring him and others to commit such an offence again. A punishment of two years that is provided is sufficient if prison doctors are provided which help in reshaping their picture of women in the mind of the offender. Mere admonishing or thrashing of offenders won’t solve the problem. A stringent and effective action has to be taken.

The solution to eve teasing lies in reaction. As scary as the prospect of retaliation maybe it is always vital to react. It discourages the eve teaser. He is given the impression that his act will bring consequences for him. The next time he ventures to repeat such an act he will remember that it can backfire. So TAKE ACTION!!!

Source: Mightylaws.