Reviving Family Values: The Key to Women's Safety

V Shantha Kumari, chief of Rashtra Sevika Samiti, emphasizes the erosion of family value systems and the delay in legal actions as major factors hindering women's safety. She advocates for early education on respecting women, swift legal measures, and self-defense training for girls to ensure their protection and empowerment.

V Shantha Kumari, the head of Rashtra Sevika Samiti, pinpointed the erosion of traditional family values as a significant factor contributing to women's safety concerns. In an interview with PTI, Kumari highlighted the past role of families in instilling values in children, a practice she believes is now diminishing.

Kumari stressed the importance of teaching both boys and girls respect for women from an early age, noting the changing dynamics where essential values were once taught at home. She called for these teachings to be reinforced in schools and broader society to make respect for women a natural trait.

Additionally, Kumari urged for prompt and strict legal action and advocated for self-defense training for girls to bolster their confidence and ensure their safety. She also recommended government action to enforce laws effectively, aligning with her vision for a safer environment for women.

(With inputs from agencies.)