Actress Kriti Sanon Questions Patriarchy Amidst Rising Sexual Violence
Summary
Kriti Sanon has criticized patriarchal attitudes and victim-blaming amid rising sexual violence against women, saying men should be taught not to abuse or rape. Her remarks follow a molestation case in Jamui, Bihar, where police formed an SIT after a viral video of the incident spread online.
Key Points
- Kriti Sanon questioned why women are taught to avoid sexual violence instead of teaching men not to abuse or rape.
- She condemned victim-blaming and said questions about a girl's clothing or whereabouts should stop.
- Her comments came after a molestation incident in Jamui, Bihar, where a 14-year-old student was attacked on the road.
- Bihar Police formed an SIT, detained three minors, and began action under the POCSO Act after the video went viral.
