http://www.theguardian.com/world/shortc ... e-violence

If I was a father and could afford that over there, I'd have to give it consideration, but I suspect the woman would be in more trouble whether in the situation itself or just legally afterwards. India's beyond fcuked currently...

i have taught my 2 daughters how to look after themselves using marshal arts and close combat training from a very early age
hopefully that will give them at least a chance in any close encounter

also there is the protection of the family which is very extended ...

It probably will help. The kind of people that do this sort of thing want easy targets. If victims resist they often give up quickly.