Part 8/12:
The Role of Society and Women’s Movements
Change is palpable through the voices of protestors and activists who have historically mobilized against gender violence. The reading emphasizes how street protests, especially among middle-class women, shifted the societal perception of violence against women from a hidden, private issue to a public concern demanding accountability.
Post-2012 protests, reforms like the formulation of strict laws against sexual harassment and violence, as well as increased awareness campaigns, have started transforming societal attitudes. Still, the statistics reveal persistent high numbers—thousands of reported cases, with many more unreported—indicating that societal change is gradual and needs sustained efforts.