SAFETY AND PROTECTION STRATEGIES OF THE NORTHEAST WOMEN IN DELHI

Abstract

Delhi, the capital of India is meant for all communities, as it is not under the control of a particular race or tribe. Every race, tribe, castes have its own cultural heritage, cultural identity and there exists cultural commonalities among each other. Richness of cultural magnificence of Northeast India in arts, culture, music, literature, games and sports received good recognition in the mainland India. In a cultured society, one race is expected to honour the culture of another race without any discrimination to attain a common culture or goal. There had been numerous cases of sexual harassment against Northeastern people in Delhi neighborhood, public places, institutions and working places. Gender-based violence and racial discrimination has intensified against the Northeast women during the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic. 

Many experienced discrimination, verbal abuse and harassment, some women traumatised from such incidents consequently had to lost their profession and livelihood. They face ddiscrimination on the bases of racial outlook and lifestyle. Cultured society should have equal opportunity to participate in the social, political and economic spaces.  This article highlights the core issues and concerns facing the Northeast women by addressing gender, racial discrimination and exclusion. Identify strategies and make recommendations towards possible solutions to this problem, re-examined the relevant protective measures towards safety and security of the women of Northeast India.