We have always said that Indians are the most hypocritical swines on the planet bar none.
Whether it comes to money, God, minorities or women, what Indians say and what Indians do are two totally different things.
Take Rape for instance.
Indian mythology and culture talk of women’s exalted status in society. But the reality is a completely different animal.
Throughout much of Indian history, at every stage of a woman’s life she’s been ill-treated – often made to work like a farm animal, tortured for not bringing enough dowry, abused constantly, subjected to biased treatment compared to her male siblings, occasionaly burnt alive and frequently the target of rape.
The latest report of the Delhi-based National Crime Records Bureau shows India’s shameful record when it comes to rape.
In 2007, there were 20,737 reported cases of rape. This works out to a horrific 2.37 rapes every hour.
As you read this piece, some unfortunate girl, woman or child is likely being raped in India.
Since 1971, the incidence of rape in India has increased by a whopping 734%.
Yes, that’s 734%. No typo here. (Source: National Crime Records Bureau)
Given the social stigma attached to the victims of the crime rather than the perpetrators and the bias of the Indian police and society against women, we believe the real incidence of rape in India could be 20 times as high as the reported figures because many women do not come forward to report their rapes or are shoved aside by the legal system.
So the real rape figures for India could be as high as 400,000.
The majority of rape cases reported were for women in the 18-30 age Continue reading »
 
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