2. Write an article in 150-200 words on how we can make India a carefree and enjoyable place for women when they can go wherever they like to without any fear of being stared at, molested or discriminated against. You are Navtej/Navita.
Ans. INDIA — A SAFE PLACE FOR WOMEN
by Navtej
Each time our eyes hit the newspaper, the headlines provoke outrage with news of gang rapes, violence, molestations and harassment of women. The species which consists half of our population is still subject to violence and discrimination. Women continue to live in fear and under the domination of men in present-day India.
When we talk of freedom and independence of the country from the outside forces we are proud of what we have achieved today but women who were equal contributors in the freedom struggle continue to remain shackled by chains of the patriarchal mindset. Women are often denied their freedom of choice. Nobody asks a girl what her dreams are or what role she aspires to play in life. Rather her status is confined to the conventional roles that the society has assigned to her. To make this country a free and enjoyable place for women, we first need to empower the police and government in order to provide a safe environment to women so that they can travel wherever and whenever they want. We also need to improve our law and order situation and get serious about the investigation, prosecution and trials. More investment needs to be made in promoting equality and improving ways for women to take a stand for themselves.
The quality of freedom is not merely the implementation of rules and laws. Freedom emerges from liberty. It is only when the mindset of people changes and women are treated as equal to men that they will get a carefree and enjoyable atmosphere to be in. Men need to change their attitude towards women and only then we can create a truly safe and free country for one and all.
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