The brutal gang rape of a 23-year - old has brought to light the suffering of many Indian women . Indian women , in some ways , have also made some strides . India is ranked as the world 's fourth most dangerous country for a woman by a recent survey . About half a million female fetuses are aborted every year because of the preference for boys . Nearly half of India 's girls are married off before the age of 18 ; domestic violence is common .
The brutal gang rape of a 23-year - old has brought to light the suffering of many Indian women . India is ranked as the world 's fourth most dangerous country for a woman by a recent survey . About half a million female fetuses are aborted every year because of the preference for boys . Nearly half of India 's girls are married off before the age of 18 ; domestic violence is common .