Instances of violence against women in ancient India are mentioned. The gender-based violence that threatens the well-being, dignity and rights of women, extends across social, cultural, economic and regional boundaries. She is dependent, weak, exploited and faces gender discrimination in every sphere of life. The world has entered into a new millennium, but from the dawn of civilization till date, the woman of the patriarchal society of India continues to be oppressed and ill-treated. The Justice JS Varma Commission has been set up. Government is making frantic efforts to find solutions. Violence against women is on the national agenda. The recent gang rape of a medical student on, by 6 persons (under the effect of alcohol) in a bus (the safest transport), in the presence of her friend (a male), during busy traffic hours (9.30 pm), for an extended period (>1 h), in the National Capital Region, whose Chief Minister is a lady, and with a lady as the president of the ruling party has rocked the country. Responses by communities, religious institutions, government (various commissions), international conventions, stringent legislations and penal measures have failed miserably in containing the menace. I have chosen “Violence against Women: Where are the Solutions?” as the theme of my address on the following accounts:ĭespite the social and religious sanctions against it in all cultures, it has continued. I would like to dedicate this address to him. At this moment, I would like to remember my father (Late) Pandit Harish Chandra Sharma, a practicing lawyer at the Allahabad High court, for the enthusiasm he infused in me and for his lofty ideals, a few of which I have imbibed. I would like to give the credit to you all for this achievement. Ashok Trivedi, I thank you all wholeheartedly for all that you have taught me. I salute (Late) Professor BB Sethi who admitted me to psychiatry. At this point of time, I would like to pay my respects to my revered teachers and seniors who taught me the ABC of psychiatry, mentored and blessed me all along my journey to this point. Mary Astel 1668-1731: Some Reflections upon Marriage (1706 ed.)ĭear friends, I am deeply honoured by the trust you have reposed in me and elected me to the highest office of the Indian Psychiatric Society.
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