Necessity of self defense for girls in India!

Self-defense is really important in today's world, especially for women in India. We are very well aware of the present situation of our Indian society and also the worsening situation of the woman at the same time. Women who are considered weak, are easily targeted for the harassment. With the growing problems of rape and other harassing activities towards girls, self-defence has become important much more than ever.

What is society's view towards the crime against girls?

Some of the most common crimes against girls involve rape, murder, kidnapping and molestation. In fact women also becomes the victim of acid-attacks which spoils their whole life with the shame of their burnt areas. The society and the victim just let go of the crime happening in the country. But with this we are neglecting our right as a responsible citizen which will thus only increase such harassment problems of women in future. Therefore to reduce such problems the method of self-defence arises in the picture and become a necessity for girls.

Generally it is seen that those girls get trapped easily into such problems who shows their tendency to be weak to the rapists, kidnappers or murderers. So it is essential for girls to be taught to be strong and not get scared of such people.

The women should be aware of the self-defense techniques so they can rescue themselves from any of the attacks on them. Like the girls should always carry a perfume bottle and a safety pin in their bags so that in need they can use these things wisely.

Measures for girls to protect themselves from harassments:-

1. You can act as if you are calling someone and making them note down the cab number.
2. Learn some self-defense techniques so it may help you out to protect yourself.
3. In case of eve-teasing , try not to show that you are weak and just act strongly either by calling for help from nearby crowd or just let them know that you are not alone.

Institutes in India Developing Awareness for Self-Defense Amid Women

Few of the institutes are listed below:

·      DARE (Defence Against rape and eve teasers), Mumbai

·      Smile Foundation

·      Blank Noise

Some Clever Tips and Tricks for Self-defense

  

TIP 1#

      Keep to busy roads

If you are being followed on the road, remember to stay on busy streets with lots of people around so that help is imminent when needed.

TIP 2#

Use everyday objects as weapons

 Your house keys, black pins , perfumes all these can very well act as weapon for you.

TIP 3#

You should keep yourself adequately fit to run fast

  You should maintain health and fitness as in it will help you to escape.

TIP 4#

Hit them with your elbows

 

You can also use your elbows to hit the attacker hardly.

TIP 5#

Use the heel of your palm to strike at the nose

TIP6#

Push back & yell loudly

If attacked, push your attacker aside and shout as loudly as you can.

Though the self-defence techniques might not be accessible everywhere, women can make up to this by being updated about the gender violence issues through:

o  Newspapers

o  Television &

o  Magazines

In today’s life, women in smaller cities can also get proper training online through websites and tutorial videos.