An Emotion Called Woman

“Being a woman is a terribly difficult task, since it consists principally in dealing with men.” ― Joseph Conrad

So said the great philosophers who foresaw what women have in store for themselves for being one. Gender bias was never passe in our country, it's still very much 'in' in every nook and corner of this nation. Why? What lead to the brutal, heinous and horrific crime of a young, aspiring lady who was out with her male companion? All those claiming that she took a wrong bus on that fatal night, had she dreamt of such barbaric act awaiting her?

All said and done, yes, India as a democratic country should bring in change, but to me, that is secondary. The minds and thoughts of an individual should change first, especially those of men. When psychopaths can't think of women beyond sexual gain, why blame the country and it's innocent people?

Rape is just not about mere sexual desire, it is an act of violence, harassment, and sheer domination that the psychopaths try to prove upon the women. This is nothing short of murder! This is what happened with Nirbhaya. And what about the scores of women who undergo rape, molestation, assault, harassment, eve-teasing day in day out that go unnoticed, unattended. Even after this was public and an outraged nation in chorus joined the protests, I read at least a dozen rape cases being reported. Disgusting! Physical state can still be restored but what about the mental trauma that lingers for life? Stringent to stringent rape laws have to be amended and revised which makes every lunatic man shudder even at the thought of touching a woman! India, by and large, has to change this big time.

Ironic that the law makers are becoming the law breakers. Reports already making the rounds that it was more of a political move than a medical one to shift her to Singapore in the most critical state. Government will continue to be in denial about it though we know the bitter truth. So called 'leaders' of this country, stop getting brownie points by calling her a brave heart, she didn't die fighting for the country, she was trying to get back home after a movie. All the politicians have to hang their heads in shame for this untoward incident and indirectly us for voting them.

Why should only a Nirbhaya, or a Pratibha change or awaken this country? We are solely responsible to bring in the change too. But alas, this country will change or hope to change only after an example like this is set up. Even if the perpetrators are brought to book, can they get back a bright, innocent life lost?

"Save me, I want to live" ; "Mom, have our relatives came to know what's happened with me?" : These were the only thoughts the young lady had, hoping against hope, she battled to survive in the intensive care unit, to be hale and healthy one day and get back to work. Prayers and strength to the bereaved family to sustain this loss. Dear unnamed Indian, I do not know your name, but all I know is you are an inspiration, a fighter whom we lost. You have moved onto a better world and in the safe hands of God. Easier said than done, Rest In Peace!

A woman lived in pain, lives in pain and continues to live in pain, unless a miracle saves this country. No place for apathy, STAND UP for your own security first!

P.S :

1. I am not generalizing men here in my post, so have used the term 'psychopaths' for some section of men/rapists/molesters.

2. I don't want any due credits for my blog, my post, this is the least I can or could have done for the parted soul.