Crime time

November 27, 2012 02:41 pm | Updated 02:41 pm IST

Patriarchal mindsets, objectification of women and societal tolerance of violence against women are some of the possible reasons for such crimes. Photo: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar.

Patriarchal mindsets, objectification of women and societal tolerance of violence against women are some of the possible reasons for such crimes. Photo: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar.

The camera captures a group of women walking close together on a dark and rainy evening. According to the National Crime Records Bureau data, crimes against women are increasing by the day. A total of 2,03,804, 2,13,585 and 2,28,650 cases of crime against women were reported during 2009, 2010 and 2011 respectively, clearly showing a surge in such cases.

Patriarchal mindsets, objectification of women and societal tolerance of violence against women are some of the possible reasons for such crimes.

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