Violence against Women
The United Nations General Assembly defines 'violence against women' as 'any act of gender based violence that results in physical,sexual or mental harm or suffering to women whether occuring in public or in private life.'Now,this is a social evil which is being perpetuated since olden times.Women across the world are subjected to different forms of violence including domestic violence.But a question upon which one might ponder is that,what is the main cause behind this violence?Sadly,prevalence of illiteracy and superstitions in our society make some to disrespect women,disregard them,look down upon them as 'commodity'.In recent times,the terrible brutal incident of Delhi gang rape more prominently highlights this issue.The entire nation broke out in protest in various forms condemning such an inhuman act and also seeking justice.We are still waiting for the brutes,the animals to be punished.But this also clearly reveals where we stand in this 21st century.Tod...