Women power is at its peak now which has emboldened at least a minuscule percentage of women to break their silence over the assault on their dignity on the basis of the concept, “better late than never” (Inside pages, October 11). If the empowered women are really serious about a logical conclusion to the injustice done to them, they should make use of the legal procedures available. Unless it is done, social media will only help in tarnishing the image of those accused until they find ways to clear their names. But, one has to admit that the social media revelations might check the activities of regular offenders in higher positions who take women for granted. This would be the limited success achieved by the #MeToo movement.
Rameeza A. Rasheed,
Chennai
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India, which is a largely patriarchal society, needs a shock wave which can transform it into becoming a more gender inclusive society. The #MeToo movement is quite likely to sweep across India. A patriarchal society silences the voices of women against the injustices perpetrated by men.
It is the right of women to live in a free, fair, safe and inclusive society where they can breath freely without fear of molestation, harassment or rape.
Sameer Bodra,
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Banjhikusum, W. Singhbhum, Jharkhand