Monday, March 06, 2006
Potru Anbu...
"Potru Anbu"... You might remember this dialogue during the encounter scene in the movie Kaakha Kaakha.
Thats exactly what I was thinking when Surya points his gun at the eve teaser and scares the living day lights out of him - "Potru Anbu".
While Tamil and Indian movies exaggerate a lot, the eve teasing scenes are very real or even very mellow when compared to what happens in real life. That is how bad the situation on the streets for our women.
It is so wide spread and common, that things like eve teasing are considered normal or even worse, heroic. This got to change and it got to change real fast. The message should be loud and clear - eve teasing is not acceptable in any shape or form.
Its good that we have started a dialogue with this blanknoise blogathon. We now have to see what steps that need to be taken by the people participating in the dialogue to prevent eve teasing from happening.
My suggestion:-
Eve teasing is a monster and it should be tackled by something bigger than that. We can't place police every where to prevent this. So what is the solution.
Not long ago there were huge agitations by the so called saviors of Thamizh against everything from naming the movies in English to interfering in the freedom of speech. Those are the people
we should be using in our fight against the evil of eve teasing.
The blogathon organisers should seek an appointment with the politicians in their respective states and should insist the importance of getting rid of this menace. With constant prodding the politicans will budge because it will boost their image among women. Then their muscle power should be used against the Romeos that mess with our women. When we get the politicans the media circus will then follow.
I can easily imagine Dr.Ramadoss and his activists going against these people everywhere from bus stops to movie halls. From them, the public will pick it up and soon we can send a sound message to eve teasers that it is not good to disrespect women.
Imagine the valentines day crashing Shiv Sainiks going after the eve teasers, boy that would be a scene to behold.
Instead of working against the big and relatively bad politicians we should work with them and use their organized cadre to eradicate the evil. We should get into the system and fight from with in and not stand from outside and stop just making some internet noise. ¶ 10:31 PM
"Potru Anbu"... You might remember this dialogue during the encounter scene in the movie Kaakha Kaakha.Thats exactly what I was thinking when Surya points his gun at the eve teaser and scares the living day lights out of him - "Potru Anbu".
While Tamil and Indian movies exaggerate a lot, the eve teasing scenes are very real or even very mellow when compared to what happens in real life. That is how bad the situation on the streets for our women.
It is so wide spread and common, that things like eve teasing are considered normal or even worse, heroic. This got to change and it got to change real fast. The message should be loud and clear - eve teasing is not acceptable in any shape or form.
Its good that we have started a dialogue with this blanknoise blogathon. We now have to see what steps that need to be taken by the people participating in the dialogue to prevent eve teasing from happening.
My suggestion:-
Eve teasing is a monster and it should be tackled by something bigger than that. We can't place police every where to prevent this. So what is the solution.
Not long ago there were huge agitations by the so called saviors of Thamizh against everything from naming the movies in English to interfering in the freedom of speech. Those are the people
we should be using in our fight against the evil of eve teasing.
The blogathon organisers should seek an appointment with the politicians in their respective states and should insist the importance of getting rid of this menace. With constant prodding the politicans will budge because it will boost their image among women. Then their muscle power should be used against the Romeos that mess with our women. When we get the politicans the media circus will then follow.
I can easily imagine Dr.Ramadoss and his activists going against these people everywhere from bus stops to movie halls. From them, the public will pick it up and soon we can send a sound message to eve teasers that it is not good to disrespect women.
Imagine the valentines day crashing Shiv Sainiks going after the eve teasers, boy that would be a scene to behold.
Instead of working against the big and relatively bad politicians we should work with them and use their organized cadre to eradicate the evil. We should get into the system and fight from with in and not stand from outside and stop just making some internet noise. ¶ 10:31 PM
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A few years ago, I had heard about the anti romeo squad of the police...I wonder where it is now...there are a few things for which, the change has to happen at the roots...of course, stringent laws will dissaude the offenders but I guess a change in thought should also come through...I dunno how it is possible though.
Hi My first time here! Brilliant thought!! These lines are golden words "Instead of working against the big and relatively bad politicians we should work with them and use their organized cadre to eradicate the evil. " I would try what ever is in my reach. I personally Will not leave those cheap criminals an easy escape...And i will not pretend to just ignore them.NICE THOUGHT! Kuddos to u! Once through some brave woman....When these guys know they will not have an easy escape they will not give a second try anywhere anytime again!!
Regards,
MArutham.
Regards,
MArutham.
@BBB- That’s exactly correct. The society as a whole should go through a change of heart. That would be the ideal state we want to be in. It will take time but in the mean time we need a deterrent to this menace. Citizen participation is a good way to start it. The influence of politics in every walk of life in our country is tremendous and their participation in this will only help.
We may not be alive to see a complete change of the situation but be assured, it will happen :)
@ Marutham – Welcome and Thanks for the comment :)
Yes, standing up to these morons will discourage them and make them realize their cheap act. While you are at that, just make sure you are safe. These people are cowards and they act cowardly when some one speaks up. Be strong and Be safe.
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We may not be alive to see a complete change of the situation but be assured, it will happen :)
@ Marutham – Welcome and Thanks for the comment :)
Yes, standing up to these morons will discourage them and make them realize their cheap act. While you are at that, just make sure you are safe. These people are cowards and they act cowardly when some one speaks up. Be strong and Be safe.
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