Hanging rapists not enough, mindsets should change to end rape culture

Punishing rapists is important but to ensure that the next one doesn’t happen a change in the way people think about gender and gender roles is necessary,” said Swathi, one of the organisers of the protest that took place in People’s

Plaza

on Sunday.

About 50 people were part of the peaceful protest to demand justice for the 27-year-old who was raped and murdered recenlty on the outskirts of the city. A discussion on issues like the importance of sex education for children, criticism of pop culture elements that promote

rape culture

followed. “A larger discussion about everyday practices that promote rape culture is the need of the hour. We must be aware to not

discriminate

on the basis of gender. That is how rapes and violence against women can be stopped,” said Laksmi Jyothi, a city-based working professional who was part of the protest.