Question

Describe some methods in which the women have protested against injustice.

Answer 1

Women have been protesting against discrimination, injustice and violence through various women’s movements. These movements have mainly focussed on issues like the dowry system, discrimination and sexual harassment at workplace and violence against women.

Through the relentless campaigning and activism against violence faced by women at home and elsewhere, women’s groups have succeeded in changing the law and the stand of the judiciary. In 2006, a law against domestic violence was passed by the parliament. Campaign against the dowry system has also borne fruit; laws have been passed to punish those involved in dowry cases.

Women’s movements have also led to increase in the awareness among women on important issues like health and education. Such awareness campaigns are undertaken through street plays, public meetings, cultural programs, etc.

Women activists launch rallies and protests that lead to reopening of cases and fresh investigations, creating awareness among the masses as well making the police and the judiciary take notice.