GUWAHATI: In the backdrop of emerging cases of rape and other kinds of violence in opposition to women in Assam, a study discovered 65% of adolescent women within the state don't really feel protected travelling on public transport, while 51% in finding road to their schools, local markets and personal tuitions unsafe.
A study on the belief of lady’s protection in public areas "World of India’s Girls 2018" via Save the Children, identified 73% of adolescent women in finding lewd feedback in public areas as their largest protection concern.
In contrast to adolescent women' protection concern, the study discovered 47% adolescent boys perceive women of their same age workforce as "mostly safe, but they also have to a bit careful." Also 38% adolescent boys harbor the prejudice that "girls are taking jobs away from men".
The study, launched via social welfare minister Pramila Rani Brahma here on Wednesday, was once performed among 516 adolescent women, 186 adolescent boys, 141 folks and 44 younger women who married prior to attaining the prison age in rural and concrete spaces within the state.
"Over one in every four adolescent girls perceived the threat of being physically assaulted, including getting raped, while venturing into public spaces. One in three (adolescent girls) perceive to be inappropriately touched or even stalked," the study highlighted.
Also 48% adolescent women replied that their motion outdoor properties will probably be limited or "severely curtailed" if their folks come to know they being subjected to incident of harassment in public areas.
Brahma mentioned that this can be a topic of big concern that crimes in opposition to women are on the upward push whilst all-out attempts are being made to stop it.
"A lot needs to be done to stop the rising trend of crimes against women. I being a woman also went through oppressive moments live traveling in public transport while going to college. Today the crimes like rape are spreading like virus. There is an urgent need for creating a mass awareness on gender sensitizing especially in public spaces," Brahma mentioned.
On folks integrated within the sample survey, the study mentioned that 43% folks really feel "they would be uncomfortable allowing their daughter to get a job where they have to work side by side with male colleagues throughout the day".
"Safe public transport for ladies has to be ensured via installing CCTV cameras, GPS and SOS buttons to alert police control room and sensitization of drivers and conductors. Wherever possible women/ women-only transport services should be began via the state govt particularly on routes serving instructional institutions like schools and faculties,” one of the recommendations of the study mentioned.
Deputy superintendent of police (CID), Marami Das mentioned police are an increasing number of being sensitized on gender-related problems in order that crimes in opposition to women are dealt with promptly. End
A study on the belief of lady’s protection in public areas "World of India’s Girls 2018" via Save the Children, identified 73% of adolescent women in finding lewd feedback in public areas as their largest protection concern.
In contrast to adolescent women' protection concern, the study discovered 47% adolescent boys perceive women of their same age workforce as "mostly safe, but they also have to a bit careful." Also 38% adolescent boys harbor the prejudice that "girls are taking jobs away from men".
The study, launched via social welfare minister Pramila Rani Brahma here on Wednesday, was once performed among 516 adolescent women, 186 adolescent boys, 141 folks and 44 younger women who married prior to attaining the prison age in rural and concrete spaces within the state.
"Over one in every four adolescent girls perceived the threat of being physically assaulted, including getting raped, while venturing into public spaces. One in three (adolescent girls) perceive to be inappropriately touched or even stalked," the study highlighted.
Also 48% adolescent women replied that their motion outdoor properties will probably be limited or "severely curtailed" if their folks come to know they being subjected to incident of harassment in public areas.
Brahma mentioned that this can be a topic of big concern that crimes in opposition to women are on the upward push whilst all-out attempts are being made to stop it.
"A lot needs to be done to stop the rising trend of crimes against women. I being a woman also went through oppressive moments live traveling in public transport while going to college. Today the crimes like rape are spreading like virus. There is an urgent need for creating a mass awareness on gender sensitizing especially in public spaces," Brahma mentioned.
On folks integrated within the sample survey, the study mentioned that 43% folks really feel "they would be uncomfortable allowing their daughter to get a job where they have to work side by side with male colleagues throughout the day".
"Safe public transport for ladies has to be ensured via installing CCTV cameras, GPS and SOS buttons to alert police control room and sensitization of drivers and conductors. Wherever possible women/ women-only transport services should be began via the state govt particularly on routes serving instructional institutions like schools and faculties,” one of the recommendations of the study mentioned.
Deputy superintendent of police (CID), Marami Das mentioned police are an increasing number of being sensitized on gender-related problems in order that crimes in opposition to women are dealt with promptly. End
65% adolescent girls in Assam feel unsafe traveling in public transport: Study
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