TED Talks Daily My long walk across India for women's freedom | Srishti Bakshi
May 10, 2022
Discover the inspiring journey of Srishti Bakshi as she walks 2,300 miles across India to advocate for women's safety and mobility. Hear her harrowing tale of confronting violence and the urgent need for secure public spaces. Explore the power of female empowerment through driving workshops, which aim to build a national network of women drivers. Bakshi emphasizes that as more women take to the streets, the perception of safety shifts, fostering independence and changing societal norms for future generations.
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Assault in Theater
- At 14, Srishti Bakshi experienced sexual assault in a movie theater.
- This event instilled a fear of the outdoors and highlighted the vulnerability women face.
No Safe Space
- Women face violence both inside and outside their homes, leaving them feeling trapped and vulnerable.
- Srishti Bakshi advocates for safer spaces by promoting women's mobility and empowerment.
Cross-Country Walk
- Srishti Bakshi walked 2,300 miles across India to advocate for women's safety.
- This journey, comparable to walking from LA to New York, highlighted the link between mobility and independence for women.