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सुरक्षा नहीं मकान में, लड़की रहो उड़ान में || आचार्य प्रशांत, युवाओं के संग (2014)
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Women's Empowerment
Freedom
Security
Domestic Violence
Exploitation
Dependence
Fear
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the societal fear that prevents girls from leaving their homes for work or education. He acknowledges that while there is violence in society, this fact should not be exaggerated. One must look at all facts in their entirety. It is true that perversions in the human mind are increasing, but it is not as if society was ever completely pure in the past. Incidents of violence against women are more visible today not necessarily because they have increased drastically, but because the modern woman has more capability and a voice to report the mistreatment she faces. In the past, such incidents were even more common, but women lacked the power to even file a police report. The speaker highlights that when people talk about danger, they focus on streets and public places while ignoring the fact that the most significant exploitation and violence occur within the home, often perpetrated by relatives. He questions the notion of safety within the house, arguing that the girls most vulnerable to exploitation are precisely those who have been confined their whole lives. A girl who is uneducated, financially dependent, and has not experienced the world is the most likely to be victimized. Therefore, to be safe from exploitation, it is crucial for a girl to step out of the house. Acharya Prashant asserts that while there is danger outside, there is a greater danger inside the house for a powerless and dependent person. Anyone who is not awake and is weak can become a victim anywhere. Relying on others for everything, including money, food, and security, comes at a price. He uses the metaphor of a cage, explaining that while a cage offers security, it also prevents one from flying. A caged bird gets food but loses its freedom. He urges the listener to choose between the risk of flying in the open sky and the restrictive security of a cage that clips one's wings.