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15:09Oppression Disguised as Concern: Speaker Highlights Systematic Control and Violence Against WomenAn unidentified speaker hosted an interactive discussion focusing on systemic control, oppression, and physical as well as financial violence faced by women in India. The speaker highlighted three main forms of violence: direct physical violence, financial strain caused by safety expenses, and lost educational or job opportunities. According to figures shared in the transcript, nearly 4.5 lakh female fetuses are aborted each year, while 80% of women face harassment and 29% endure physical violence. Attendees, including students from Maharashtra, shared personal accounts of sexual harassment in public spaces, society's tendency to blame victims, and the lack of public intervention during distressing incidents. The discussion emphasized how fear and safety risks continually force women to alter their daily routines, abandon higher education, or leave employment opportunities.