India, which has one third of the world's minor brides, is preparing to modify the rule that outlaws child marriage and will treat any future marriages involving children as unlawful/invalid.
The massive media outcry that occurs from time to time, along with legislative safeguards to protect them, has given Indian women the courage to speak up and fight against the pervasive and shameless abuses perpetrated against them.
Here’s a bird’s eye-view of the outcomes:
The Indian woman has long been portrayed as a symbol of power and strength. However, if atrocities like female infanticide and feticide are to be eradicated, the stereotypical Indian patriarchal attitude must evolve.
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