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Child Rape in Nepal
Domestic and sexual violence against women are prevailing in Nepalese society. Last couple of years has shown a numerous data of rape and the most effected victim of this inhuman behavior is no other than girl just under 10 years residing in remote areas. Rape cases are increasing by four-fold affecting those innocent people physically and emotionally.
The following annotations is based on the recent rape case of an innocent girl followed by her brutal murder.
Annotation 1
“Family mourns, and a country recoils at teen girl’s rape and murder”
The rape and murder of Nirmala Pant and the failure of law enforcement to diligently investigate the perpetrators have angered and stunned Nepalis across the country. Now the 13-year-old girl’s parents say they are starting to lose hope.
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The above annotations reflect the silence of law enforcing bodies for giving justice to the family whose daughter became the victim of rape. At the meantime, the content inside the annotation also flashes out the struggling life of single mother to raise her children in a hope that her offspring could live a sound life although her divorced partner supported her financially. But who knew those dreams will go in vain in a blink of an eye. Whilst, the case unites the country to advocate on behalf of bereaved family against law enforcing and the system to bring culprit as soon as possible.
Potential or real impact on motivating people
For sure, after the terrifying incident and the publishing of the news, this article has huge potential on motivating people, especially, for female who are in their early age at school to go against the harassment and sexual violence against them. In this globalized world, societal norms have created traditional mindset among the female population within developing countries. Inbuilt fear of revealing any type of harassment to the concerned authorities even to the families has been the major concern among almost every woman which is backed up by a society ignoring every kind of anti-social activities against women. The incident in the news article will help to encourage the narrow-minded people to change their perception towards the women and girl and step front against social evils.
Potential or real impact in creating change
The annotation from derived news has great strength to up heal the perception of patriarchal society towards their mate. Seeing single rural women raising their kids without emotional and social support from husband buzz the society about the strong will power inside her. They can raise their children without getting support from male partners. Coming to another section, law and justice goes together if the written document is implemented at correct time. In third world countries there are lots of laws and policies in context to social crime especially against women. But the problem is implementing in them by higher authority. Therefore, this news article will clearly impact on lawmakers to implement them strongly so that there won’t be any victim of rape and murder case.
Any obvious or hidden references to philosophies ideologies or theories
In my perception, there is no any ideologies or theories in this annotation derived from news heading. It is just a simple description of rape and murder of a girl from an average family which stunned the nation. And yes, it constitutes the definition for active advocacy in social work practice I.e. speaking for oneself for challenging inequality and preventing abuse.Main reason for self-advocacy through newspaper is to motivate traditional mindset people and support providing justice to family bringing culprit as early as possible.
Annotation 2
“Delayed justice is justice denied”
This is a strong statement given by female president of Nepal during the national children’s day to address the issue of rape and murder of 13-year-old girl. The above annotation is taken from” President call for injustice to Nirmala”. After the 60 days of incident, the authorities being handicapped not able to punish the culprit. Therefore, president is annoyed with the slow outcome and warns all the stakeholders to help in bringing the culprit under the purview of law.
Potential or real impact on motivating people
OfCourse, those statement has huge potential on motivating people. As she is the first female president of Nepal, moreover she is speaking on behalf of a female population which will raise the strength of people to go against social crimes.
Potential or real impact on creating change
If a country suffers from social crimes and the victim is no other than an innocent girl, it is often felt the blood risingwithin our self and want to go against those criminals in a fear that next victim may not be the one whom we know closely. And when there is an article ofpresident enforcing all those people involve in solving the case to bring the culprit then suddenly you can see the huge potential on bringing the change among people. Society existing in the form of patriarchal and women being oppressed, gender equity is almost absent. Resulting the women being the victim of social evils. But now it’s the girl who had just started her teen age suffered from rape and murder. Now the whole country is shocked, what is happening here?? Something needs to be done quickly. So, at the same time you see the president speaking, then you can feel the desire of change in the society. Therefore, the annotation has great impact on societal norms and perceptions to be change with women from male members i.e. they are also the part of society and shares equal participation in bringing up the family.
Any obvious or hidden references to philosophies ideologies or theories
Being the president of a country, obviously there is a hidden reference to address the issue to show the country people that you are surrounded by the leader showing enthusiasm and worried about their rights being hampered. This step from a president reflects the definition of passive advocacy which involves speaking up for someone else so that no one in future will be the victim of this kind of incident. Also, by this speech she is trying to introduce a more civil society free of gender inequality.
Annotation 3
“Hang the Rapist, Given Justice to Victim”
Protest emerges when there is an extent of unfairness in the world. And when there is not only a common consent of community but rather than nationwide gender abuses, yes protest is bitter way to pressurize concerned authorities as done by the social activist group by carrying card and pamphlets. The above annotation is the strong sentence written on pamphlets in road protest government at Maitighar Mandala of Nepal. When the government including law enforcing bodies are delaying finding the culprit of rape and murder of 13-year-old girl and the families are losing hope with government, the protest was conducted by social activist to pressurize the government for providing justice to victimized family too.
Potential or real impact on motivating people
Obviously, it has an enormous amount in motivating people especially young generation which can easily be seen in video. Rather than coming up with group agenda, this protest has collected every people to raise the voice to turn against inhuman behavior. And those who are not able to come they did their job from their respective areas. Raising collective voice in capital city supporting middle class family residing in remote areas gives boost to those women who keeps on enduring anti-social activities against them. These women after seeing the protest will feel that there are activists fighting for our rights which corresponds in encouraging them to break their endurance to against unfavorable activities.
Potential or real impact in creating change
Street protest from history, has always brought a change in policy system whether it was a Gandhi Salt March or African-American protest against racism. Mostly, when there is a case of women and gender violence issue every country has strict laws and rules if it is implemented accurately. And if not, then this type of protest occurs with people carrying such bold pamphlets. Yes, gathering of social activists in such protest will attract the policy makers and force the government to provide justice to victim.
Any obvious or hidden references to philosophies ideologies or theories
Being a member of a political party, obviously there is a hidden reference to come in rise in front of people to get a vote. On top of that, it shows the forms of external advocacy I.e. advocating sitting outside the system to create a change and promoting problem solving.
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