Why India is one of the most dangerous places in the world for women | DW Documentary

Major Indian cities like Kolkata have seen mass protests against sexual violence. In rural India, justice for the rape or sexual abuse of young girls is hard to come by. Families face threats, not justice. Systemic failures in law enforcement and judicial delays leave children and young girls vulnerable to brutal violence. Perpetrators are shielded by apathy, caste dynamics, and power. Laws meant to protect offer little relief or empathy to victims. Masoom, Chandralekha, Sarita, and thousands of girls like them live with the trauma of victim-blaming. But some social activists are trying to change the status quo. Grassroots efforts, from school campaigns to street plays, are breaking the silence. DW’s Akanksha Saxena uncovers both the crisis and the fight for justice in places often missing from the headlines. 00:00 Intro 00:54 Rape case of a 6-year-old 03:24 How perpetrators are punished 05:06 Cover-ups instead of convictions 06:16 Victims face ostracization 07:00 Political reaction 07:55 When rape cases go to trial 09:33 Activists take a stand #documentary #dwdocumentary #reporter ______ DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch top documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events. Subscribe and explore the world around you with DW Documentary. Subscribe to: ⮞ DW Documentary (English):    / dwdocumentary   ⮞ DW Documental (Spanish):    / dwdocumental   ⮞ DW Documentary وثائقية دي دبليو (Arabic):    / dwdocarabia   ⮞ DW Doku (German):    / dwdoku   ⮞ DW Documentary हिन्दी (Hindi):    / dwdochindi   For more visit: http://www.dw.com/en/tv/docfilm/s-3610 Follow DW Documentary on Instagram:   / dwdocumentary   Follow DW Documental on Facebook:   / dwdocumental   We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G