A self Triggered social movement to bring change in society. An Example of Social Mobilisation, Development Management Institute (DMI), Patna

1. Nirbhaya Movement
FREEDOM FROM VIOLENCE AND FEAR
Presented by: -
Pawan & Vikram
Under the Guidance of: -
Prof. KV Raju

2. Content
Introduction
Background
Social Impact
Legal Impact
Political Impact
Conclusion
References
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3. Introduction
• The Case of 23-year old girl – known as
“Nirbhaya”
• Brutally raped by six men on moving bus
in Delhi on December 16, 2012
• Died after 13 days of this incident
• After news of gang rape spread, protest
erupted in Delhi and other parts of the
country
• “Hang the rapist” was the vociferous cry
of the Indian media
• The protest movements were lead by the
commoners
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4. Background
• Provoked unprecedented protests in India
• Harassment and violence against women
and girls in India came into international
spotlight
• Protest against the prevalence of violent
acts perpetrated against women
• Seven metro rail stations in New Delhi
were closed on 22 December to discourage
protesters from gathering at Raisina Hill
• The attack sparked wide spread protest
and a campaign by civil society group
• The protest against rape has become a
mass movement
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5. Social Impact
• There was no leader for this movement
• There was no common ideology shared by
all the protestors
• Brought to light the extent of gender
inequality and violence against women
throughout the country
• Helped to create greater awareness and
social intolerance towards gender crimes
• Brought a change to public conversations
about women's issues
• The taboo on discussing rape and sexual
violence has been broken
• The protests brought debates and
discussions to our homes
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6. Legal Impact
• Fast Track courts have been set up for resolving cases of sexual violence
• Reforms in management of cases related to crime against women
– A Rape Crisis Cell has been set up. The Cell should be immediately notified when
an FIR in relation to sexual assault is made
– A complainant is now able to file FIRs online
– Members of the public who help the victims should not be treated as wrong doers
– Policemen are being trained to deal with sexual offences appropriately
• The Criminal Law Amendment Act of 2013
– The ordinance provides the death penalties in case of rape
• The definition of rape to include non-peno-vaginal intercourse, which was not
the case earlier
• All forms of non-consensual penetrative sexual acts by men on women, now
constitute rape
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7. Political Impact
• Women special bus service started in Delhi
• Special coach added in Delhi metro train
• Congress loss the election in Delhi
• Announcement of the Nirbhaya Fund
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8. Conclusion
• In order to reduce violence against women we need to
address the culture of gender inequality and
discrimination that is widespread in India.
• We need to educate men and women on women's rights
under the law and work with communities to develop a
gender-sensitive society that is underpinned by respect
and equality
• 2012 Global Gender Gap Report: - India rank 105 out of
135 countries
• Death sentence kills the criminal but never the crime
• Capital punishment not gives the chance to criminal to
realize their mistake
• To solve these type of issue
– Women must be educated
– Youth must understand the dignity and value of women
– Society mindset need to be change
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Ask Yourself and Reflect
How?

10. References
• "Delhi gang rape: Chronology of events". The Hindu. New Delhi. 31 August
2013. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
• "Delhi bus gang rape: Uproar in Indian parliament". BBC News. 18 December
2012. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
• "Delhi gang-rape case: High Court verdict confirms convicts' death sentence".
13 March 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
• “Sexual Violence in India” The History of Indian Women’s, Resistance, Renae
Sullivan: McNair Scholar, Dr. Reshmi Mukherjee: Mentor
• "Delhi gang-rape: Board declares 6th accused a minor, does not allow bone
test". The Telegraph. Calcutta. 28 January 2013.
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