Such a painful cartoon, and so true. Everywhere in the world women are subject to sexual harassment and rape in all its forms. Getting justice is almost as painful as the assaults themselves. My heart aches.
Her rapers should have been publicly tortured and then hanged. And the images circulated so every Indian man has to bear witness until they are petrified of what can happen to them if they dare any abuse.
25 years, Now, that is satisfying, even if the rest sucks.
What do they teach Indian boys that entitles them to do this? (Does the Koran really ordain this? And what is the Hindu counterpart?) What do they teach American boys?
Whew!!! This really highlights something most Ethnic Indians don’t like to acknowledge. I have known and worked with Indians for years and almost to a tee, the men are incredibly mysoginistic and feel ‘superior’ to women to an almost sickening degree. I get the history and the deep cultural roots of caste yet, in the modern day I have yet to meet an Indian man who can shake this mantle of disrespect and self-superiority. India is in deep trouble…soup getting ready to boil over…
The men from India that I know are incredible advocates for women! ANd in the film, there are many men working hard for equality and justice for the sexually attacked women. In the beginning of the film, one of them says that for years, we have been teaching women to stand up for themselves. That's not enough! Men need to be educated, bit by bit, man by man.
Sadly, so true. I have an American-born friend who was married to an Indian-born man. It confused me that she was forced to subjugate herself to him, and also in front of anyone who came to their home. I learned later that this was common behavior, but nothing I would otherwise would have heard about. She was a successful career woman, but stayed married to him for years, before eventually divorcing him. I am glad for this film; shedding light on this is important and necessary.
During my former work as a Board member of the Life Planning Network, I met a man from India who worked to purchase freedom for girls there who had been sold BY THEIR PARENTS into prostitution. I think mostly it meant buying them from the criminals who controlled them, and then getting them rehabilitated and settled somewhere safe. This man, and his daughter who worked with him, were real heroes in my book, and I contributed to their organization for a number of years, then lost track of them -- not, I feel certain, because they had succeeded in wiping out the problem.
I hope parole doesn't exist in India. Yes, sexual assault is still everywhere; it happens at work places, campuses and even in homes. I think most times the women involved are at least taken seriously now by the people they report it to when it used to be thrown back on them. We still have a very long way to go, however. Great cartoons, Liza.
Such a painful cartoon, and so true. Everywhere in the world women are subject to sexual harassment and rape in all its forms. Getting justice is almost as painful as the assaults themselves. My heart aches.
It's so true. When will things change?
Her rapers should have been publicly tortured and then hanged. And the images circulated so every Indian man has to bear witness until they are petrified of what can happen to them if they dare any abuse.
A sad commentary on what women face. As you mention, it's everywhere in varying degrees.
25 years, Now, that is satisfying, even if the rest sucks.
What do they teach Indian boys that entitles them to do this? (Does the Koran really ordain this? And what is the Hindu counterpart?) What do they teach American boys?
Lack of respect for women, pure and simple. That we exist for men's pleasure.
Whew!!! This really highlights something most Ethnic Indians don’t like to acknowledge. I have known and worked with Indians for years and almost to a tee, the men are incredibly mysoginistic and feel ‘superior’ to women to an almost sickening degree. I get the history and the deep cultural roots of caste yet, in the modern day I have yet to meet an Indian man who can shake this mantle of disrespect and self-superiority. India is in deep trouble…soup getting ready to boil over…
The men from India that I know are incredible advocates for women! ANd in the film, there are many men working hard for equality and justice for the sexually attacked women. In the beginning of the film, one of them says that for years, we have been teaching women to stand up for themselves. That's not enough! Men need to be educated, bit by bit, man by man.
Very powerful.
Thank you.
Sadly, so true. I have an American-born friend who was married to an Indian-born man. It confused me that she was forced to subjugate herself to him, and also in front of anyone who came to their home. I learned later that this was common behavior, but nothing I would otherwise would have heard about. She was a successful career woman, but stayed married to him for years, before eventually divorcing him. I am glad for this film; shedding light on this is important and necessary.
It is in many cultures, as well. Thank you!
Thank you Liza for this vital discussion and your important illustrations. Once again we will bring these issues into our lives--together.
The globe drawing. Powerful!
Thank you.
How can I see the movie? I don't see where it's streaming.
I actually don't know! Follow them on Instagram, the film and director, maybe that will help you find it. Sorry I don't know.
During my former work as a Board member of the Life Planning Network, I met a man from India who worked to purchase freedom for girls there who had been sold BY THEIR PARENTS into prostitution. I think mostly it meant buying them from the criminals who controlled them, and then getting them rehabilitated and settled somewhere safe. This man, and his daughter who worked with him, were real heroes in my book, and I contributed to their organization for a number of years, then lost track of them -- not, I feel certain, because they had succeeded in wiping out the problem.
Change is slow especially when the global economy relies on the subjugation of women. Great post and drawing Liza. 🙏 for raising this issue.
I hope parole doesn't exist in India. Yes, sexual assault is still everywhere; it happens at work places, campuses and even in homes. I think most times the women involved are at least taken seriously now by the people they report it to when it used to be thrown back on them. We still have a very long way to go, however. Great cartoons, Liza.
Yes, thank you.