STREET HARASSMENT IN INDIA: A GROWING CONCERN

STREET HARASSMENT IN INDIA: A GROWING CONCERN

Street harassment is a significant issue in India, affecting millions of women. This behavior, ranging from catcalling to physical intimidation, is a form of gender-based violence that undermines women's safety, autonomy, and freedom. Despite legal frameworks aimed at addressing this issue, street harassment remains rampant, impacting women’s physical and mental well-being.

It creates a climate of fear, restricting women's movement in public spaces and limiting their freedom. Women often suffer emotional trauma, including humiliation, anger, and anxiety, which can lead to long-term psychological harm.

Legal Framework and Awareness

India has made strides in addressing harassment through laws like the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act (2013) and the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act (2013), which strengthened penalties for sexual assault and related crimes. Despite these advancements, awareness of women's rights in India remains limited, and laws protecting women are not always enforced effectively.

The need of the hour is to strictly execute the laws for women in India and make them feel safe and comfortable on every street of the nation. This is not just a noble thought but an inalienable right of women