Finally, an Indian PM who gets it about rape culture

[hinduwoman]

This is a first --- an Indian politician saying that men are to blame for rapes instead of it is the woman's fault for not being modest.

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When we hear about these rapes, our heads hang in shame," the PM said in an unscripted speech from Red Fort in the capital. (Highlights of PM Modi's speech)

"Those who commit rape are also someone's sons. You should stop them before they take the wrong path," the PM said at a time when sexual violence against women and children has ignited national outrage and debate.

"Even when they are only 12, young girls are always being asked so many questions by their parents, like 'where are you off to?'. But do these parents ask their sons where they are going?" he asked. "The law will take its own course but as a society every parent has a responsibility to teach their sons the difference between right and wrong," the PM said.

Heard the whole speech. since it is his first Independence Day speech as PM (like State of Union address), this is hugely important. At least he has guts to say something no other male politician would do.
Now to see if rape culture attitude changes during his tenure.

 

[Jolly_Penguin]

"Hi Johny. I know you are horny and I get that Suzie is oozing with sexual charm, but remember that Suzie is a human being with real feelings, and you shouldn't be touching her here *points* and here *points*. Here is some porno magazies and movies for you to masturbate with instead"

How many parents do you expect will have this conversation with their sons, and how many sons do you expect will listen?

Parents can do their best to instill empathy in their children, but I think we vastly overestimate a parent's power to stop sons from becoming rapists later in life.