Effects of Eve Teasing: A Case Study of Women in Chandigarh

Abstract

Almost every girl is facing eve teasing in her life. For some girls it is "normal” part of their daily lives but for others it forbids their normal development and undermines their freedom. The present paper will focus on the effect of eve teasing on girl victims. The study was conducted in Chandigarh. Total sample of 75 respondents was selected for the present study. Random sampling method was used for data collection. In conclusion it was found that eve-teasing effect socially, psychologically and physically to women respondents and in a few cases these effects were drastic and unbearable for the victims. Most of the abusers were of middle aged. It was surprised to know that significant number of women victims were oblivious of women helpline number in spite of being well educated.