The issue of security of women in India is unfortunately still relevant. I myself live as a woman for five years in India. I feel very safe and well, me nevertheless the critical situation with Indian men’m aware and always very attentive when my group of men, if they are intoxicated with alcohol besondes encounter.
I can always travel enthusiastic women only recommend to come to India to zulernen this wonderful country, acquainted with his mostly great people. I would even argue that India is a very safe country to travel is hardly robberies, little violence. The Indians per se is a very peaceful and journeyman trying to avoid Konfrontaionen. Even a single Indian is rather cowardly and is influential only in a group of friends and drinking and courageous.
Only the relatively high number of rapes, even to foreign travelers, giving great cause for concern. It is important to understand the cultural background of these rapes, before making their way to India, so that you can limit the risk of danger.
The Indian woman is valid in most of India, unfortunately, the man opposite as inferior. There is still, in some countries the custom of dowry, which is officially banned, but in states like Rajasthan, Madya Pradesh and Bihar is still accessible. Come to a baby girl, the family needs to save for a lifetime, just to be able to marry later and it is appropriate to change to the family of the husband. A boy is so at birth more willed, is promoted, coddled and gets taught that women are not as much value as he himself is. With a woman can thus be what you want.
In addition, the poorer families are indeed great, but do not have much space in the house. In a room often sleep several people. For privacy there is certainly not any place and for the exchange of caresses. The natural desire is suppressed or happened very quickly and silently.
While in India Sex is often a taboo subject still and not even seen until recently kisses in Bollywood films were, get the Indians in Western movies shown how freely and openly give up Western women. In their “Sexy Movies” (the Indian euphemism for porn), they often look white, blonde women during sex.
This information should not excuse the rape, but also help to get an insight to move safely in India.
I would also add that the above applies in any case to all Indians. I have many educated Indian friends who are ashamed of the reputation of their country. In particular, the members of the middle class and better. Even before the Indians from wealthier countries need not fear. Often, these Indians live simply, but have a good education and especially enjoyed the Indian women enjoy a much better life here.
In the following I have seven tips and hints written that you should follow especially women traveling alone, to be safe on the road and to feel safe. The advice it’s mostly to normal behavior measures that are adapted to Indian culture. So also every Indian woman would behave. It is not about to put any constraints under as much more concerned to preserve Indian culture and respectfully deal with it, just as you should always do when traveling in a country with a different Kulur. And automatically you can enjoy India also to the fullest.
1. Appropriate clothing
Indian women wear saris or either Salwa Kamis, where the “important parts of the body”, such as breast and crotch region are twice covered by fabric. The garments are airy and long. That does not mean that Western travelers have to hide behind Indian robes. However, a body covered, light clothing, which ranges over knees and shoulders is appropriate.
I love to wear scarves. One can not only cover their heads with what is required in some religious places in India, but can hang it over her shoulders, hiding the face, protect themselves from the sun and wipe your perspiration.
This clothing rules are slightly loosened in tourist places, particularly in Goa. However, one should note that the Bikini & Co. are not common in India and women outside of Kerala and Goa with complete clothing should bathe in the sea or river.
2. Dealing with Indian men
When we come to India, you will notice quickly that India seems to be dominated by men. They are everywhere: on the streets, in the shops and trains. The fact that during his trip mainly acquaintance with Indians and not do with Indian women, is not only the fact that the male birth rate is higher, but mainly on the tradition that the woman is at home and taking care of children and household, while the man earns the money. In the tourist resorts there are men who own or work in them, the restaurants, hotels and shops. Indians like to flirt and look forward to open discussions with Western women.
Many Indians are very nice, but I recommend to maintain a certain distance and not to be too intimate! Conversations are fine, but you should not rush to come out with his private contact details.
3. confident manner
The Indian woman is generally more reserved and quiet. Especially if Western women travel to India, it is important that you show strength and self-confidence. This can already easily the upright posture or a purposeful transition be.
However, now and then also reaches ever an Indian hand on a site where it does not belong, or it will say something Racy. That should not be ignored, but can be countered with an angry appearance and volume. This intimidates the Indians and not ermutuigt him more!
4. Avoid dark
As in your home country, it is a little uncertain at night. Indian women avoid it to be in the dark on the roads and we should too. Parties have been imported from the West to India and have no long tradition in this country. Perhaps you manage to yes only for the time of his trip, rather to enjoy India daytime.
You can not avoid, even to be even in the dark on the way there, it’s worth it to invest and can be brought to your door in a taxi.
5. The traveling “right” parts of India
As previously mentioned, there are areas in India that are safer and more uncertain. In the poorer countries, such as Bihar, Madya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, the people are just still very traditional and uneducated. These countries should not be traveled alone.
Secure, however, are the southern states, particularly the tourist Kerala and Goa. The Mountain States who are more prosperous because of tourism and hydroelectric power plants, are unproblematic, and they are also very marked buddistisch. Including Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh. Rajasthan is so touristy that the typical tourist places are also dangerous in the rather poorer and traditional country.
6. Safe traveling by bus and train
In India, the passenger transportation is very cheap and even if you invest in a ticket for the better class, the travel price is still affordable. As a woman traveling alone it is investing rather less in the air conditioner or more seats, but in safety. The better class can afford rather more affluent and is therefore safer.
7. Connection
If you travel through India, you meet constantly and all over other people. Especially on long journey distances between two locations, or even to visit rather more remote corners of India, it makes sense to find two or three traveling companions. This is not only sociable, but are also safety!