This is the month of April. April has been traditionally observed as Child Sex Abuse Awareness Month (CSAAM) by the Child Sex Abuse Awareness Group. (CSAAwareness) They run a blog and also host… Read More
This is the first time I am writing on Child Sexual Abuse (CSA). I do not have any kids; however, this topic is as close to my heart as any parent. I have… Read More
Amartya Sen, the Nobel-prize-winning economist in his book, The Argumentative Indian, posits that we Indians have a long tradition of argument and public debate. And yet, despite this continuing vigor for discussion, the sexual abuse… Read More
The most vulnerable, exploited and unrepresented minority ANYWHERE in the world is children. Abuse is a process of disrespect, hurt and neglect and children are abused by default. I’ll go right ahead and… Read More
MM? Her voice on the phone was nervous, jittery. Unlike her usual chirpy, vivacious self. What’s wrong, love? I ask her. She needs little encouragement and the whole story comes tumbling out. They’re… Read More
My readers may be wondering as of why I am pouring out all my saga. My answer to such – definitely not to garner sympathy or popularity and also I absolutely need no help… Read More
Having an elder brother, especially in the Indian society, is considered to be very fortunate for any girl. Mainly because of the customs and rituals, which ask for an elder brother, all through… Read More
I tremble, I shake; Break into a cold sweat. Take him to a remote lake; He deserves every piece of lead! CSA, oh God! Make it stop! Take it out of my very… Read More
So if a child doesn’t tell you (about the abuse), how does a parent/care giver figure out… according to the internet and various manuals I have read, some warnings to watch out would… Read More
As I write this, the newspapers tell me that the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind has demanded that co-education be abolished in India to prevent rapes from happening. In their list of 11 suggestions made to… Read More
