96% women in Delhi say they feel unsafe

I was watching a discussion on a TV news channel earlier this evening about a recent study that has revealed that a whopping 96% of women in Delhi say they feel unsafe in the capital- whether it is in CP, Chandni Chowk or Rohini. What is particularly disturbing about the findings is that girls as young as 10 years are reported to be the most vulnerable.

Now, one had always heard from lady friends that eve-teasing was common in Delhi and the perpetrators were not too subtle about their techniques. But that was maybe 10-15 years ago. One would have thought that things would have improved (in terms of greater public awareness or willingness to help)- but obviously not.

But then, why pick only on our capital? I am sure young girls and women all across India face similar insecurities. Over the last couple of years, many incidents involving women tourists have been reported. The question is: what are we as a nation going to do about it?