EDITORIAL:
(This is not a news item)
Human society is sustained by norms which have been altered from time to time according to the needs of its
members, but the physical world, which includes all living being, is governed
by laws of nature which cannot be changed.
Of-late there has been a sharp
increase in crime everywhere (India), especially crime against women. The
problem is far more serious and deep rooted than is perceived by most of us.
These crimes are related to the changes in societal structure and its
development. Earlier in the history, society had developed gradually and
slowly, whenever Indian subcontinent was invaded, the invaders brought in with
them their culture. The time gap between two invasions played a very vital
role, societies got enough time to engage in intercultural exchanges and
assimilate the new culture.
This gap began to shrink post
industrial revolution, with technological advancements taking place on day to
day basis. With various channels of communication at their disposal,
Individuals engage in continuous global cultural exchanges round the clock. And with
so many people participating, this process of cultural exchange is not going to stop any time soon; it will complete only when a new global culture is created
and assimilated.
In such a situation it is the
responsibility of every individual to protect fellow citizen irrespective of
caste, creed, gender etc. against any crime, though it is very hard to
implement on ground. Lately a large section of people have been voicing
concerns about safety of women, their rights and freedom. Government
has also responded with amended laws and new provisions, but nothing will work
until and unless the laws and the provisions conform to the natural law of the
physical world, harsh punishment may control crime, but never be able to uproot
it. Better governance (in this regard) can only come with an aware government keeping
real-time track of the cultural developments taking place in and around the
society.
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