'No Fear, No Creepy Staring': Indian Woman's Take On Life In New Zealand Is Viral

An Indian woman residing in New Zealand has highlighted what she sees as a strong culture of workplace equality and personal safety in the country, saying it allows women to confidently pursue a wide range of professions without fear or judgment. In a video posted on Instagram, Dolly Prajapati described how women in New Zealand are visible across varied roles, including operating heavy vehicles and managing traffic at construction sites.In the Instagram video, Prajapati shared, "In New Zealand, women confidently do every kind of work without any hesitation, whether it's driving massive trucks, working at construction sites, or sitting by the roadside monitoring roadwork and managing traffic control. They have this level of self-confidence because,

first of all, people here do not look down on any job as small or judge it. Secondly, and most importantly, passersby do not unnecessarily stare at or scan women from head to toe."She said that a lack of social stigma, combined with strong legal protections, significantly shapes how freely women can move and work in public spaces.Prajapati further said, "Issues like passing comments, harassment, or stalking are almost non-existent here. Even if someone does attempt such behavior, there are strict laws in place that lead directly to imprisonment. This is exactly why women are able to work here openly and without fear. As you can see, roadwork is going on both sides of the street. This woman has been given the responsibility of standing right in the middle of the road to manage traffic control, and she is executing her duty with absolute honesty and confidence, completely free of any fear or hesitation. In this country, jobs like these are highly respected, and they offer great hourly pay as well."The video was posted with the caption, “Safety is the biggest strength of women in New Zealand.”

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It also drew several reactions from social media users, many of whom supported Prajapati’s views. One user said, “This is what real women empowerment looks like.” Another wrote, “Respect for every job is what makes a society better.” A third commented, “Safety and dignity can change everything for women.”Another user added, “This is why strict laws and civic sense are so important.” Someone else said, “No job is small when people respect hard work.” Another noted, “Women can do anything when society gives them safety and respect.” One more user remarked, “Every country should learn from this mindset.”