In a candid discussion with Zoom, actress Rasika Dugal shared her thoughts on the ongoing safety challenges faced by women, the restrictive nature of public
spaces, and the emotional toll of observing young girls exhibit apologetic body language. The actress conveyed her strong wish to foster change as a mother.
“Our Discussions on Women’s Safety Remain So Fundamental”
In her conversation with Zoom regarding the minimal progress over the years, Rasika remarked, “Even after all this time, our discussions about women and their safety remain so fundamental; it’s merely about whether we can travel from point A to point B, and often that’s not even feasible.”
The actress contemplated the everyday obstacles women encounter while navigating public spaces, emphasizing that these issues persist in their lives despite advancements in society.
“There’s Ongoing Negotiation for Very Basic Needs”
Rasika further discussed the safety and mobility challenges that women endure, reminiscing about her college experiences in Delhi. She stated, “If I need to walk from my PG accommodation to LSR in Delhi for college, how will I manage? Will you accompany me? It’s 7 pm, Frank Anthony Public School is closed, there’s a drain on the other side; how can we go alone, will you join me?”
She added, “There’s a continuous negotiation and navigation for very basic needs. What about things that men take for granted, like simply hanging out? When you observe women in public spaces, they utilize them functionally. Someone might come, grab a food packet, head home, and eat it on the train. Men will linger because they feel a sense of ownership over that space, and we are still not included in that, even after all these years.”
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Rasika Dugal Feels Pained by Young Girls’ Apologetic Body Language
Expressing a poignant observation, Rasika shared, “It truly pains me to witness young girls and their body language; it breaks my heart. It often comes across as so apologetic. In those moments, I deeply wish to be a mother and hope to create an environment where someone can experience life differently, where there’s no need to apologize for simply existing and where navigating everyday situations isn’t a struggle.”
