India: Unintended consequences: India's rape crisis

Unintended consequences: India's rape crisis - 101 East - Al Jazeera English

India’s burgeoning economy has a dark side: Cities across the country are struggling with rising cases of rape and sexual harassment.

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While growing numbers of women have joined the workforce, many are also being attacked by men used to a traditional patriarchal environment, breeding resentment and violence.
In New Delhi, commonly described as the "rape capital" of the country, women and men alike are fighting back in creative ways. A new emergency task force, a special women’s taxi service and even an anti-rape smartphone app have been created to tackle the rape crisis.