Despite decades of education, prosperity, and social progress, violence against women continues to plague Indian society, highlighting that material advancement has not translated into moral or cultural transformation.

Cycle of outrage and hidden realitiesEvery time another woman dies inside a home that was supposed to offer love and protection, society reacts with outrage. We search for monsters, condemn families, demand harsher punishments, and reassure ourselves that such evil belongs to a few individuals. Yet, when the outrage subsides, another tragedy emerges, and the cycle begins again.

The real question is not why violence against women still shocks us, but why, after decades of education and progress, patriarchal mindsets persist. The recent death of Twisha Sharma and associated allegations serve as a stark reminder. Much public anger focused on her husband, but allegations involving her........

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