Structural gender inequality and institutional failure underpin sexual violence in India
Original framing: “Brutal killing of 11-year-old highlights unrelenting sexual violence in India - Reuters” — Reuters (via Google News)
The voices of Dalit and Adivasi women, who face intersecting forms of violence, are often excluded from mainstream discourse. Their lived experiences and resistance strategies offer critical insights into how to address the root causes of violence.
The brutal killing of an 11-year-old girl in India is a tragic symptom of a systemically violent society shaped by colonial legacies, patriarchal norms, and institutional failure.
Indigenous and cross-cultural models of justice offer alternative frameworks that emphasize community accountability and healing. A holistic response requires not only legal and policy reform but also a cultural shift in how violence is understood and addressed. Grassroots movements, supported by gender-responsive budgeting and public education, can provide the foundation for a more just and equitable society. The voices of Dalit and Adivasi women, often excluded from mainstream discourse, must be central to this transformation.