Who is to blame for the increase in rape?

A 19-year-old student in Kathmandu Model College, Diwali Paudel says, "When you hear the word rape in a newspaper or any media, you feel anger and fear at the same time. Such things always make us feel that we are insecure.' She says that she does not feel comfortable and safe not only in solitude, in the dark, in the forest, but also in her workplace, school, college. Some time ago, a female doctor was raped and murdered in Kolkata, India. His body was found on the fourth floor of the hospital. This incident also confirms that women are not safe anywhere, says Bharosa Sedai.

Bharosa, who is studying in class 12 at Uniglobe College, feels that, 'After being born as a woman, you have to feel fear and hesitation everywhere and at all times.' Sujit Lohani says that not only the daughter, but also the son worries about where his sisters went and what happened. Sujith, who is studying at King's College, says, "If my sister is not at home till late, I also get restless. And I start making inquiries by calling.'

Nowadays times have changed, society has changed, lifestyles have changed. However, Sujith understands that the fear and pain experienced by women is the same. "We say that our society has become civilized and educated, but the treatment towards women is the same," adds Bharasa, "Nothing has changed between the previous and the present situation." "You hear of girls being raped even in their own homes," she says, "that too not by others, by their own father, uncle, relatives." However, such incidents are not hidden now. Some women have started talking about the abuse they experienced in childhood or adolescence. Gen-G generation understands that this has raised awareness and caution about rape. Most people know that rape is not only an inhuman act but also a heinous crime. However, such incidents have not stopped. In the financial year 2080/81, only 2 thousand 507 people were raped, according to the data of Nepal Police. Last year also, 2 thousand 387 people were raped. Not only have rape cases against women increased every year, some of them have also been brutally murdered.

Shubham Devkota thinks that the lack of reduction in rape cases, the arrest of the guilty or the lack of action is the weakness of the state system. Shubham, who is studying at King's College, feels that attempts are made to cover up rape cases involving people with access. The culprit is given a chance to escape. He considers the incident of Nirmala Pant's rape and murder as an example of this. 'It seems that the truth has not come out yet because the names of big people have been linked to that incident,' adds Shubham, 'because of this, even ordinary people may think that they can get away with a heinous crime like rape.' No matter how many protests were held demanding punishment and justice for the victims, the irony is that even the culprits have not been found yet. "When the people we trust are corrupt, who will we seek justice from?" Bhara asks. He alleges that heinous crimes like rape have been normalized due to not being able to identify the culprits in the case of rape and not taking action.

Looking at the way the statistics of rape are increasing now, it may seem that the incidence of rape has also increased. However, the situation of rape is not less than before, but now there is a tendency to complain or protest against it, says Sujith. 19-year-old Sujith says, "The incident of rape should not be hidden. Awareness has increased that a complaint should be made to the police, which is good. Rather, social awareness is more important for this. They suggest that the attitude and behavior towards women at home should be changed.

civilization says, "While raising us, we are not taught to respect our daughters, not to discriminate against them." If our daughters are out of the house at night, we are told to return home soon. It is said that such clothes should not be worn with short clothes. It is said that you should not speak like this when you speak in your own style. Emotionally, the daughter is weakened. While such instructions and conditions are not placed on the son. 'Rape is done by a man, so they should have been made more aware of it,' adds Civility, 'but not a son, but a daughter is taught to do this and not that They start blaming themselves. Why did you walk at night? Why are you wearing short clothes? Why did you go alone? says.

'Women are feeling weak in some way when they stand in front of men,' says Bharosa, 'the way women are suppressed has made such incidents worse.' To control heinous crimes like rape, it is not necessary to hide women, but to make men aware He argues that it will happen. "It is a matter of morality," she says, "while raising a son, his parents should also teach him moral values."

Shubham feels that there is no lack of awareness about rape in our society. Sujith says, "While raising children, we should make them aware of this and make them moral."