She was a victim of marital rape and yet blamed for the divorce
(As told to Kirthi Jayakumar) Nobody offered me a solution to being abused by my husband “You chose your husband. …
Here’s how to teach your sons not to rape
Teach your sons all about consent A student in my class needed psychiatric help when the rest of the class …
In the wake of the recent rape cases, I am often confused as a mother of a young boy
A mother’s dilemma in today’s times My son finished pre-school last year and was awarded for being the ‘Most Gentle …
The horror of gang rape from news headlines to the screen
The absolute horror of gang rape The phrase gang rape implies so much horror that I don’t know about men …
Why accepting a date is NOT an invitation to rape
Rape – the most heinous social evil of this millennium – has spread its roots deep in the society and …
Rape and the juvenile
Image credit Who is a juvenile? Is he young enough in age to not be able to distinguish between the …
The Grey Shade of Marriage
(As told by my school friend….names changed for privacy) I met my school friend after two decades…But was horrified to …
Is marriage an excuse for rape?
Rape is a topic that makes many people of all ages uncomfortable. Few people think of themselves as potential rape …
Why men can’t take ‘no’ for an answer
Time and again, movies have depicted the helplessness of a girl or a woman towards her predator (read rapist). Men, …
Mythology, rape and silencing the victim
Rape is one of the most heinous crimes against women and one of the most shameful acts a man can …