CMV: Feminism never really made it into India, not even the first wave.

I remember coming across the Nirbhya case when I was in 12th standard and it was on front page of the newspaper. At that time too, it had gotten me emotionally disturbed and I was full of anger. But I had thought that with time, things are going to change. However, we all know the current state of affairs. We just read the news regarding that tourist incident in Karnataka. It's bit of a rant but bit of an observation too. I came across various posts and comments from Indian men claiming how Feminism is anti-men. However, when I compare feminist movements in the West to that of in India, I see no comparison. The Feminist movement never really made it into India barring some maybe on-line sentiments or high-class part of society. In real life most of India, there's still no women empowerement at the grassroot level. Men in public still feel no shame and are bold enough to oggle and do all sorts of obnoxious things. There's not much of awareness either.

As a man myself, I have no idea what will it take to develop basic levels of decency and empathy for women amongst men who committ these activities. All I know is that the idea that with time it will become better was a huge misunderstanding on my part and I am not sure what to expect in future.