The rulers of this nation are unmarried, self-proclaimed celibate men.

One doesn& #39;t need a psychoanalyst to gauge their repressed emotions and multiple frustrations, and the severe consequences it would ve for the society in general, and women in particular.

The violation of women& #39;s body and soul -- in media, administration and govt -- has turned infinitely more gruesome in the last few years.

Rhea& #39;s arrest, Deepika& #39;s summons, Hathras rape-murder -- they all indicate the deep fear and hatred these & #39;celibates& #39; carry for women.

Obviously then, the most profound and sustained attack on this regime is being led by women. For them, it& #39;s a battle for both individual as well as collective survival.

These courageous women now represent the voice of many, many millions.

And this wonderful book, citing a range of incidents of the last three centuries, says --the liberation of women brings the liberation of all human beings.

Amen.