Impact of Eve Teasing on Men and Women in Bangalore: A Phenomenological Exploration

By : Neha Parashar, Aakhansha Varghese

Page No: 103-111

Abstract
In India, the word sexual harassment is used as an umbrella term for any harassment be it physical or verbal harassment (‘eve teasing’ or ‘Street harassment’). This study aims to determine the impact eve teasing has on Men and Women in Bangalore, who undergo this experience directly or indirectly. Men too go through sexual harassment on the streets and this study throws light on those issues including women’s struggles. The qualitative study was done with 10 participants with the help of semi- structured interview. Thematic analysis was chosen for the analysis of the study.

Authors :
Aakhansha Varghese : 45, Tadkeshwar Society, Abrama, Valsad-396001, Gujarat.
Neha Parashar : Assistant Professor – Sampurna Institute of Advanced studies, Bangalore.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.11