Atrocities against women are increasing with each passing second which is leaving everyone worried. Law enforcing authorities are having a tough time in bringing criminals to book even as many crimes are going unnoticed since many victims are refraining from reporting for the fear of facing insults.
In the midst of this politicians and ministers are coming with shocking statements about attacks on women. Many tend to blame women accusing them of improper dressing and tempting men. Others say women should stop comingout of the house.Some politicians come with statements like 'boys are boys' etc.
Under these circumstances, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi came with a shocking statement. Speaking at Goa Fest in Panaji, Goa, she said “We have a very important reason why men believe they can get away or they indulge in violence against women and that is films. If you look at films, which is a way to communicate messages, you will find romance almost always starts with eve-teasing. The man and friends will surround a woman, be mean to her trip her up, show her down, abuse her, touch her inappropriately and slowly she falls in love with him,”
She said both Hindi and regional films are showing women in an indecent manner and added “Romance in almost every film starts with eve teasing, be it Hindi or in regional films,”. She felt “The man’s feeling of powerlessness, he is being shouted at, his failure in job is also one of the reasons of violence against women,”.
While women organisations are supporting Minister's statements, film fratenity is opposing here comments.
