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Continuing our conversation on #VAWIP here are some examples of violence and threats against women in politics from across the world.
A document signed by 17 former and current ministers in France documents widespread sexual harassment and assault, including cases where male politicians are accused of “grabbing breasts, tweaking thong underwear” and “hitting a female aide in the face” (Wang 2016).
Women politicians in Canada are taking a serious note of #VAWP through social media. One ex., among 1000s, is a Tweet directed at Alberta MLA Sandra Jansen stating: "Dead meat. Sandra should stay in the kitchen where she belongs. Fly with the crows and get shot."
There has been a history of Gender Based Violence In Politics (#GBVIP) globally, we see a reflection of these instances in India and we need to talk about it — especially now during the #LokSabhaElections2019
Most female candidates and their supporters are routinely confronted with some form of gender-based intimidation, which persuades some women to abandon their campaigns. Aggression most commonly takes the form of verbal harassment during campaign meetings.
It is aimed at embarrassing women by questioning their competency or insulting them with accusations of being prostitutes.
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Continuing our conversation on #VAWIP, here’s the story of Krishnaveni - the first Dalit woman president of Thalaiyuthiu panchayat (Tirunelveli dist.) TN, who was brutally attacked on 13 June, 2011 by her opponents in front of her home.
A fearless leader, Krishnaveni fought patriarchy, caste prejudice and a powerful cement company that wanted village land. She unfurled a black flag instead of the tricolour on Independence Day (2007) to protest the discrimination she faced.
As a Sakkaliar- lower among the Dalit sub castes in TN, Krishnaveni was often subjected to casteist slurs. “They would call me Ei Sakkilichi (You Sakkaliar woman), never by my name.
Violence against women in politics #VAWIP is violence that occurs within the political sphere but that specifically targets women. It restricts women’s mobility and capacity to participate within the political sphere.
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#VAWIP includes the inability of women to use their constitutional rights to participate in politics as a candidate, a voter, an activist or an active and engaged citizen.
#VAWIP is used to reinforce traditional social and political structures by targeting women leaders who challenge patriarchy and the prevailing social expectations and norms.
