Rape requires Punishment

The word “rape” itself originates from the Lain verb, “rapere” meaning “to seize or take by force”. The word originally had no sexual connotation, but now it’s become a criminal and sexual offense to individuals. Legally speaking, the word “rape” means “a criminal offence” denied in most states of forcible sexual relations with a person against their will.

But why rape? Why women? And moreover, why no capital punishment for it? Recently, after coming across the news of the Delhi Gang rape case, not just me, but more than half the country was in complete SHOCK! The others probably composed of male chauvinists, politicians, rapists themselves. When certain countries like the Saudi Arabia, Dubai, America, etc. can have rapists stoned to death, as part of their law, or undergo castration, then why doesn’t India have anything to do about it?

On the other hand, the male politicians are encouraging the rapists by blaming the women and girls. And blaming for what? Wearing Jeans and Skirts? What about girls as young as 3 years or women as old as 80? How could they possibly provoke men to rape them? But I believe that one day; men will fall short of excuses. The other day, I was watching India TV and they were viewing their sting operation as to how men shamelessly and openly eves-tease women in public.

Pranab Mukherjee, our unfortunate President had announced that Nirbhaya’s death will not go wasted, but the very next day his son, Abhijit Mukherjee had announced a disgusting comment on women. On the other hand, Monmohan Singh, being a father of 3 girls, took a week to prepare his speech and surprisingly had nothing extraordinary.

However, by changing the law, I don’t think things will change. Its rather difficult, but to change the mind-set of every individual in this country. The parliament is filled with old people, besides. And they say, “Youth is the future of our county”?? If the politicians want women not to wear jeans and skirts in the 21^st century, they have got to be victims of mental instability.

How must we change the mind-set of Indians? Silent rallies, Candle Marches, bombing the entire parliament, giving a Bharat bandh, or just ignoring everything that has happened and moving on? Though India is going through such a trauma, people have still been partying, people still continue to ignore everything and keep walking forward. One of the rape cases, which I had come across in the news was that of a woman, who stopped a child marriage in her village, was raped by 6 man, and hasn’t had one hearing in court for the past 17 years. What is the use of having fast track courts, or having a helpline for women? If they don’t put all the ideas in use, India’s development will go down the drain, eventually. Changing the mind-set is harder than any thought, when even the Indian Government doesn’t help. For my security, I personally carry “Pepper Spray”.

In conclusion, I’d say, wear what you want to wear, as long as it covers your body. Be confident ladies, because if you aren’t then don’t get out of your house. So be confident and just be you, because it’s a pity that parents’ have forgotten to teach their sons some manners. So, be proud to be a woman!