Image via WikipediaVery interesting and much needed. Movements like Blank Noise, Gulabi Gang, Pink Chaddi have been around for decades, but have gained prominence recently because of the popularity of social media like facebook in India.
"For Ms. Patheja, the artist behind Blank Noise, breaking the silence has been healing, even empowering.
“Today I think I am far less angry, or aggressive towards the issue, yet am unapologetic about my presence on the street,” she said.
In India, thousands of women like her are becoming Action Heroes. We may not yet be ready to take back the night. But we are making a start on taking back the street..."
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