Sexual harassment can leave you feeling powerless and unable to cope. It's not something to be taken lightly. But how do you know what is sexual harassment? And how should you deal with it? Read on to find out.
The culture of silence around sexual harassment at the workplace in India has received a serious jolt in the past few months. We asked four young media professionals for their opinions on the issue.
“I was sweaty, unkempt, bothered about my exam and looking my worst, when this fellow pushed past and pinched my butt,” says Prachi. “I swung round and asked, ‘What was all that about?’ The guy said he didn’t understand what I meant.”
Dating violence doesn’t have to be physical or sexual for it to have serious consequences on your health, new research shows. Whether it’s abusive text messages, insulting comments, or a partner who harasses you, non-physical dating violence is no joke. It also is a form of domestic violence.
Rape is the most common crime against women in India. Over the last 20 years, the number of rape cases has doubled. But the actual number could be much higher, activists believe. Read more on rape in our top five facts.
The more decently men treat their women, the more peaceful and democratic the country is likely to be, says US author Valerie Hudson. Her new book Sex and World Peace offers food for thought about attitudes towards women.
