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spoken out since. In spite of the increased scrutiny on the government, sexual violence against women have continued in the same trajectory. In 2021, more than 31 thousand cases of rape were registered. From 2020 to 2021, there was a 13.2% increase in overall crimes against women. In many of these cases, prosecution of offenders were rare. Considering that many cases go unreported, statistics only tell one part of the story.
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school education and literacy in India have implemented self-defense training to ensure the safety of students and reduce dropout rates. Moreover, New Delhi police have been teaching a 10-day course in public schools and universities since 2010. They teach a combination of karate, taekwondo, and judo. These classes, led by female officers, are taught year round.
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girl sparked national and international attention to India's laws against sexual assault. The number of demonstrations following this case was unseen in India before. Protesters urged for stricter laws and punishments against perpetrators. This case was a turning point for India and many people have
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The group initially started by teaching girls traditional martial arts, however they soon realized that martial arts is ineffective in many sexual assault cases. The self defense movement gained popularity during second-wave feminism but can be traced back to as early as the 1910s. Self defense is a
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