A horrific 2012 gang rape in New Delhi sparked protests and legal reform across India.
That is in addition to the country’s constitution, which includes protections related to gender equality and nondiscrimination.
So why is sexual violence in India still so prevalent? Hint: The patriarchy.
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Man charged with raping five-year-old girl at US embassy in Delhi
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India's ladycops
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