Welcome to my presentation 1 ASHRAF SHOHAG 2

Welcome to my presentation 1

ASHRAF SHOHAG 2

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What is eve-teasing? ØSexual harassment. ØStreet harassment. ØMolestation of women by men. ØAggressive behavior by men. 4

Causes of eve-teasing Ø Leave deep psychological scars. Ø Mentally weak. Ø Disappointed. Ø Don’t get any family support. Ø Suicide attempt. Ø Ultimately they occur suicide. 5

Statistics v In the past two years, at least 12 girls have committed suicide in circumstances stemming from “eve teasing”. v Between 2002 and 2009, there were over five thousand rape reported incidents. v Almost two thousand of those rapes were of girl children. v 625 of the victims were killed after they were raped and 69 killed themselves. 6

How to make the social awareness !! v A massive sustained campaign by women’s organizations highlighting this evil must be initiated. v Students in colleges specifically be counseled. must v Debates on this issue must be organized in colleges, TV shows, etc. , with responsible moderators — who would listen and reason an argument instead of sounding outright biased. v Cinema is a powerful medium to showcase this issue. 7

Role of Parents in Stopping Eve Teasing Ø Parents should make girl child comfortable enough that she can share anything with them. Ø If a girl has been harassed or been subject to molestation, the first place she would expect to be understood is her parents. Ø Parents should pay close attention to their teenage son, his activities and his friend circle. 8

For the girls………… Avoid seductive dresses…. . !! 9

• For the boys…. . just remember…. 10

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