Thursday, August 13, 2009

Women fight back!!

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!! Our country got independence long back but our society has not shed the shackels yet, till today we our not completely independent.

Whether we talk about the city girls or small town ones, noone is absolutely safe and secure in today’s world. Though our independence is 62yrs old but our male counterpart has still not understood the meaning of COMPLETE INDEPENDENCE when it comes to women. Women are still considered as SOFT TARGETS. Be it on road, in office or even at homes, women are the easy victims of exploitation.

A survey conducted shows that 44% of women have a fear in their heatrs when they walk out of their homes. This fear is because of the rapidly increasing cases regarding eve teasing, mental torture by inhuman in-laws or husbands, acid attacks, molestation etc..

It’s high time that women must get bold and brave to protect themselves from all this rather than waiting for any male or superhero to stand for them.

SOME TIPS THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM EVE TEASING:-

•You can always stay safe in a crowd. Stay within a group of people you know and don’t break off.

•Keep easily accessible self defence objects like pepper sprays or sharp objects in your hand bags.

•Even heavy hand bag can deter an attacker, a stilleto can be a deady weapon.

•Keep emergency numbers on speed dial.

•Seek professional help to save yourself from post traumatic stress disorder.

SOME TIPS THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM INHUMAN IN-LAWS:-

We hear a number of cases till date where in laws or husbands torture and in worst cases even set their brides on fire for dowry. These cases are equally common in small towns as well as metropolitans.

•Develop a safety plan.

•If you are approached by someone with a rope or weapon or if you smell of kerosene,RUN.

•Inform your friends, family and neighbours about your situation.

•Keep an emergency bag ready with keys, money,medicines, your important documents. Plan an emergency exit route from your house and work, and learn of safe places where you can go during an emergency.

•Open the windows, yell for help or throw something to attract attention.


Women should learn to fight rather than fear……………..




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