National Law University Jodhpur

Misogyny in the Aftermath: How Society Turns a Crime into a Case against Women’s Freedom

Dr. Manisha Mirdha opines on the Raja Raghuvanshi murder - a chilling story of betrayal and brutal violence - urging us to look beyond the grim headlines and sensational narratives. This piece challenges us to confront difficult questions surrounding love, marriage, mental health, and the cracks in our social fabric. This tragic incident is not just about one brutal act; it is about how swiftly society turns to the old patriarchal playbook, using one woman’s crime to smear all women’s freedoms. Women don’t owe perfection to society in order to deserve freedom. One woman’s crime is her responsibility, but the misogyny in our collective reaction, that is ours to acknowledge and dismantle. Click here to read more details.