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Here are few safety tips for Women, along with an application that helps women to report in case of any emergencies to the police team.
SAFETY
TIPS FOR WOMEN
Have
you ever felt frightened or intimidated when out walking alone? Have you ever
wondered what you should do if approached by an attacker? Have you ever worried
about becoming yet another home invasion statistic?
The
sad reality is that we live in an increasingly violent society in which the
fear of crime is ever-present. Personal safety has become an issue of
importance for everyone, but especially for women.
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD
KNOW ABOUT PERSONAL SAFETY
1. Awareness: Your
first line of defence. Most people think of kicks to the groin and blocking
punches when they hear the term "self-defence." However, true
self-defence begins long before any actual physical contact. The first, and
probably most important, component in self-defence is awareness: awareness of
yourself, your surroundings, and your potential attacker's likely strategies.
The criminal's primary strategy is to use the advantage of surprise. Studies
have shown that criminals are adept at choosing targets who appear to be
unaware of what is going on around them. By being aware of your surroundings
and by projecting a "force presence," many altercations which are
commonplace on the street can be avoided.
2. Use your sixth sense. "Sixth sense." "Gut instinct."
Whatever you call it, your intuition is a powerful subconscious insight into
situations and people. All of us, especially women, have this gift, but very
few of us pay attention to it. Learn to trust this power and use it to your
full advantage. Avoid a person or a situation which does not "feel"
safe-you're probably right.
3. Self-defence training. It is important to evaluate the goals and practical
usefulness of a women's self-defence program before signing up. Here are two
tips:
- a) Avoid martial arts studios unless you specifically wish to train in the traditional martial arts techniques and are prepared for a long-term commitment. Many women's self-defence programs teach watered-down martial arts techniques that are complex and unrealistic under the stress of an actual attack.
- b) The self-defence program should include simulated assaults, with a fully padded instructor in realistic rape and attack scenarios, to allow you to practice what you've learned.
4. Escape: Always your
best option. What if the unthinkable happens? You are suddenly confronted by a
predator who demands that you go with him-be it in a car, or into an alley, or
a building. It would seem prudent to obey, but you must never leave the primary
crime scene. You are far more likely to be killed or seriously injured if you
go with the predator than if you run away (even if he promises not to hurt
you). Run away, yell for help, throw a rock on a store or car window-do
whatever you can to attract attention. And if the criminal is after your purse
or other material items, throw them one way while you run the other.
5. Your right to fight. Unfortunately, no matter how diligently we practice
awareness and avoidance techniques, we may find ourselves in a physical
confrontation. Whether or not you have self-defence training, and no matter
what your age or physical condition, it is important to understand that you CAN
and SHOULD defend yourself physically. You have both the moral and legal right
to do so, even if the attacker is only threatening you and hasn't struck first.
Many women worry that they will anger the attacker and get hurt worse if they
defend themselves, but statistics clearly show that your odds of survival are
far greater if you do fight back. Aim for the eyes first and the groin second.
Remember, though, to use the element of surprise to your advantage-strike
quickly, and mean business. You may only get one chance.
6. Pepper spray: Pros and cons. Pepper spray, like other self-defence aids, can
be a useful tool. However, it is important to understand that there can be
significant drawbacks to its use. For example, did you know that it doesn't
work on everyone? Surprisingly, 15-20% of people will not be incapacitated even
by a full-face spray. Also, if you're carrying it in your purse, you will only
waste time and alert the attacker to your intentions while you fumble for it.
Never depend on any self-defence tool or weapon to stop an attacker. Trust your
body and your wits, which you can always depend on in the event of an attack.
7. Home invasions: A crime on the rise. The primary way to prevent a home
invasion is simply to never, ever open your door unless you either are certain
you know who's on the other side or can verify that they have a legitimate
reason for being there (dressing up as a repair person or even police officer
is one trick criminals use). In the event that an intruder breaks in while
you're home, you should have a safe room in your house to which you can
retreat. Such a room should be equipped with a strong door, deadbolt lock,
phone (preferably cell phone), and a can of pepper spray or fire extinguisher.
8. Avoiding a car-jacking. Lock all doors and keep windows up when driving.
Most car-jackings take place when vehicles are stopped at intersections. The
criminals approach at a 45 degree angle (in the blind spot), and either pull
you out of the driver's seat or jump in the passenger's seat.
9. A travel tip. Violent crimes against women happen in the best and worst
hotels around the world. Predators may play the part of a hotel employee, push
their way through an open or unlocked door, or obtain a pass key to the room.
As with home safety, never open your door unless you are certain the person on
the other side is legitimate, and always carry a door wedge with you when you
travel. A wedge is often stronger than the door it secures.
10. Safety in cyberspace. Although the Internet is educational and
entertaining, it can also be full of danger if one isn't careful. When
communicating on-line, use a nickname and always keep personal information such
as home address and phone number confidential. Instruct family members to do
the same. Keep current on security issues, frauds, viruses, etc.
EVE-TEASING
Streets, bus stands,
railway stations, parks and other public places should be for everyone to
access and enjoy. Yet for many women they are the scenes of harassment.
Everyday women face systematic assault on their fundamental right to free
movement and personal dignity.
SEXUAL
HARRSEMENT
Sexual Harassment
affects all women in some form or the other. Lewd remarks, touching,
wolf-whistles, "looks" are part of any woman's life, so much so that
it is dismissed as normal. Working women are no exception. In fact, working
women most commonly face the backlash, to women taking new roles, which belong
to male domains especially in the organized sector. In the unorganized sector
also it is widely prevalent. Studies have shown that sexual harassment is still
endemic, often hidden, and present in all kinds of organisations. 40-60%
working women face harassment at working places.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Within the four walls
of homes, the violence against women is quite high. Domestic violence against
is widely prevalent, but has remained largely invisible. Statistics reveal that
45% of Indian women are slapped, kicked or beaten by their husbands. (ICRW
2002) .32% had committed acts of violence against their pregnant wives. Every
60 minutes a woman dies in India due to domestic violence. Women accept
violence because social norms sanction them. At the same time, cultural
conditioning and economic dependence prevent the vast majority of women leaving
their marital homes. Though there is criminal law to prevent domestic violence,
the recent civil law Protection of women from Domestic Violence is aimed at
providing relief, compensation and support to a woman.
DOWRY
HARRASEMENT
1. In India, Dowry
system that has been prevailing amongst every society and affected lives of the
people who are involved in marriage and on those who are around.
2. When Princesses of a dynasty got married, the King offered, out of
overwhelming joy, a part of his wealth and his State to his Sons-in-Law in a
grand wedding function. His Ministers also followed this regal practice as a
protocol. The public in general, irrespective of rich and poor, followed this
showy practice to maintain 'prestige' and felt great at par with the still rich
society
3. This dubious matrimonial tradition however, seeped into the homes of the
poor and downtrodden people to muster a false respect. By then there was
already present a guilty conscious feeling of giving birth to and fostering of
girl children. Also the growing percentage of female births over male children
contributed its share to the corrupt system. The fact that every home having
more girls than boys alarmed the elders make hurry the marriage of their
daughters and created a ground for competition.
4. The Dowry system has recently become so popular that every groom felt proud
and gaudy on the number of items, weight of gold and amount of money he
received.
5. The parents of the girls too sighed in relief over gifting their sons-in-law
with such things. They relaxed indebted because their daughters will be well
respected and best treated by their in-laws, as compared to their counterparts.
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Thanks and regards,
Sriram Mallik.
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