Violence Against Women and Children in India

Introduction

More women and children in India are victims of crime. Now, people are talking about a new law for marriage.

Main Body

One political party says crimes are going up. They say crimes against women grew by 42%. Crimes against children grew by 204% since 2013. This happens most in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. Some people say the police do not catch bad people. They think powerful people protect criminals. This makes the law weak. Now, the court is looking at a law about marriage. In India, rape inside a marriage is not a crime. Some people want to change this. They say every person has a right to say no.

Conclusion

India has more crimes. The laws do not protect married women from sexual violence.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The 'Change' Pattern

Look at how we describe things moving or changing in the text. For A2, you need to know how to say things are increasing or decreasing.

1. Going Up (Increasing)

  • Crimes are going up β†’ This is a simple way to say 'increasing'.
  • Grew by 42% β†’ Use 'grew' for numbers that get bigger.

2. Comparison Words

  • More (Example: More women and children) β†’ Use this when you have a higher number than before.

πŸ› οΈ Sentence Builder: 'Some people say...'

When you aren't 100% sure or you are talking about an opinion, use this a simple A2 structure:

Some people + say/think + [The Idea]

  • Some people say the police do not catch bad people.
  • Some people want to change this.

Quick Tip: Use this pattern to share opinions in English without sounding too aggressive!

β†’ Some people think English is hard. β†’ Some people say India is big.

Vocabulary Learning

victim (n.)
someone who is harmed or hurt by an event
Example:The victim of the robbery was very frightened.
crime (n.)
an illegal act
Example:The crime was reported to the police.
law (n.)
a rule made by a government
Example:The new law will protect children.
police (n.)
people who enforce laws
Example:The police arrived at the scene quickly.
court (n.)
a place where judges decide cases
Example:The case will be heard in court.
marriage (n.)
a union between two people
Example:Their marriage lasted ten years.
rape (n.)
a violent sexual act
Example:Rape is a serious crime.
right (n.)
a permission or claim
Example:Everyone has the right to speak.
protect (v.)
to keep safe from danger
Example:The law protects children from harm.
women (n.)
adult female human
Example:Women often face discrimination.