Chennai: The state committee of the All India Democratic Women's Association (AIDWA) has demanded concrete steps to prevent crimes against women unleashed through the social media.
Women are subjected to violence or harassment on the social media and the Internet, face book, WhatsApp and twitter platforms were increasingly being misused to target women.
"Women are not only subjected to sexual harassment but also become the object of discussion on (their) conduct by the debating forum rather than ascertain the reasons for violence lashed out at the victim.
Hence, the association has demanded the Cyber Crime authorities to take immediate action against the crimes against women including the offensive depiction of women on the Internet.
"Both the Centre and State governments should enact a legislation to prevent derogatory portrayal of women on the websites soon," a resolution said and urged all sections in the society to support the AIDWA's struggle to bring a change in mindset of people.
