Behind the Altar: Gender Inequality in India | Krithya Purushothaman | TEDxJSS Private School Youth

Social Issue & Impact - The report highlights the pervasive issue of domestic violence, often normalized and silenced, contrasting with the reverence for the feminine divine in culture [2][3] - UN Women and NYU data indicate a severe gender imbalance with 63 million missing females, underscoring the magnitude of violence against women [4] - Statistics reveal that every hour, four molestation cases are reported, and 1/4 of all rape victims are children, illustrating the vulnerability of women and children [4][5] - Alazer reports that every 16 minutes a woman is attacked in India, and one in three women face domestic violence, emphasizing the frequency and widespread nature of the problem [5] Call to Action & Solutions - The report argues that laws and punishments alone are insufficient; the real change must occur within homes, schools, and parenting [10] - The report advocates for raising a generation with respect, kindness, and equality, teaching boys to value these principles and girls to recognize their worth [11] - The report emphasizes that every seemingly small act of inequality contributes to the larger problem, urging individuals to recognize and address these behaviors [12]