It is time to talk about harassment and the male victim
‘Harassment against men also includes physical abuse, emotional torment, and even domestic violence’
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When we talk about sexual harassment, the image we generally think of is that of a woman fighting for justice in a system that is hostile towards her. Now, imagine a man walking into a police station to report that he is being harassed. He may be greeted with awkward laughter and dismissive comments such as “You’re a man, can’t you handle it?” This is the unacknowledged reality of many men who face abuse but whose plight is met with disbelief and ridicule. Where do they seek justice? What recourse does the law have for them?Being the largest democracy, India is on the path toward pr...