Educate Men, Respect Women's Choices: Jaipur Literature Festival Panel Addresses Sexual Harassment in Public Spaces

At the Jaipur Literature Festival, a panel featuring Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee, social activist Aruna Roy, and senior lawyer Vrinda Grover addressed the pressing issue of sexual harassment in public spaces. They emphasized the need to educate men and respect women's choices to combat this pervasive problem. A survey presented during the discussion revealed that a significant percentage of women in Jaipur and Delhi have faced harassment in public areas. The panelists called for stricter law enforcement and societal change to ensure women's safety.