Rape has been an enormous social and controversial issue
throughout the timeline of human existence. Women around the world and here in
the United States have endured this type of violent act. Here in the United
States as well as other countries there are strict laws and punishments against
the cruel people who commit these crimes. It is important to note that women
are not the only victims of rape, men can be victims as well; it is just that
statistically women are more likely to be victims and are affected more often.
Rape of women in India is increasing drastically. Alarmed
and determined to something, friends Pankhuri Awasthi and Uppekha Jain, one a theater
artist and the other a TV host decided to create a rap video displaying the
issue and voicing their concerns on treatment of women in India. The rap video’s
purpose was to bring awareness about rape and other mistreatment going on in their
country. The women did not expect to receive as many views as they did. Within
two days they nearly reached 150,000 views. The women talk about the troubles
women face in India on a daily basis. Pankhuri talks about how difficult it is
for her to get to work through public transportation because of all of the
snares and rude comments as well as harassment she faces just because she is
required to wear makeup to work. The
women know that their video will not change the minds of everyone but even if
only a few change they feel like they succeeded with their video as a part of
the movement.
Illyana Massey
3/20/15
9:33 pm
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