SC Ordered the inclusion of sexual equality, moral, and ethical training in school syllabi.
Justice B.V. Nagarathna emphasized the need to educate boys on respectful behavior towards women from an early age.
Role of Parents & Society:
Gender discrimination starts at home, where daughters are restrained more than sons.
Urged for the word ‘discrimination’ to be removed from vocabulary and for equal treatment in households.
Education as a Solution to Gender Crimes:
Senior advocate Aabad Ponda argued that lack of education on gender equality is a root cause of rising crimes against women.
Noted that 50% of the population (women) live under tremendous insecurity, facing misogynistic and barbaric attitudes.
Awareness & Legal Measures:
Suggested public campaigns, advertisements, and cinema screenings to create zero tolerance for rape.
Criticized reactionary measures, such as harsher punishments post-crime, advocating instead for preventive education.
Bridging the Gap Between Law & Awareness:
Supreme Court emphasized that stringent laws must be widely disseminated for better public understanding.
Stressed the need to change male mindsets to instill fear of the law and respect for women.
Way Forward
Implement structured gender education in schools.
Parental awareness programs to eliminate household gender bias.
Stronger outreach campaigns for legal literacy and crime prevention.
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