This week's must watch: Rap Against Rape

This is the BEST thing I've seen on the internet in a very very long time!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3iwXGGGYGY 

Pankhuri Awasthi and Uppekha Jain, two women from India are speaking out about rape culture and sexism with the hashtag #RapAgainstRape. In the epic video the duo rap about the country's attitude towards women while holding up placards with words written on them, such as #domesticviolence #shame #objectification #criminalsinparlimant and #rape.

They covered every issue, from the country's current state:

"We're now known as the land of rapes 

But did you ever wonder, how this took shape 

Don't shy away now, you're a part of this culture 

Of lawyers who will kill 

and politicians who ban our will 

and all the other Blood-sucking vultures 

We're a land of ironies 

and of rampant misogyny 

Stop that tweet 

And actually get on your feet 

And help reform this mindset 

That for years has been preset 

That our women are nothing more than objects 

To be controlled, shut-up and used for sex"

to the crimes committed against women every single day:

"When a girl who's been raped, has to hide her face 

And then that same society 

makes a porn star their celebrity 

To teach women obedience there's domestic violence 

But no one will report it 

They're meant to absorb it with silence 

On that crowded train today, are you sure – you didn't see the man 

Who thought that under my tee-shirt he would rest his hand 

Didn't it boil your blood enough for you to take a stand 

Or did you just let it be 

Because I was stupid enough to be akeli?"

to how the consent and clothing choices of the women doesn't mean s_it:

"I'll wear what I want – even if its mini 

It's only a dress 

Don't for a second think it's a yes"

and how we should carve a new way:

"I'll work at home or outside, tackling misogyny with pride 

Gone are the times we stayed abused and broken 

And behind closed doors we cried

It's about time to change the tide and for you to get on our side 

Help us bring in a new day – for you, for me, for us 

Let's carve a new way"

The video has already gained over 50,000 views!!

But the big question is - Do these videos actually help?

I think yes, sure it doesn't bring a massive change but it plays a part. The use of social media plays a huge part as it helps give people a voice, a voice to speak up and make a difference.

And that is exactly what Uppekha Jain says, "Doing something is better than doing nothing about women's safety in India." 









credits: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-31938381 
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