JAGORI Resources
For details contact: resource@jagori.org
Books in English
- Is This Our City ?: Women’s Safety in Public Spaces In Delhi
Publisher: JAGORI, New Delhi (2007) - Women 24 Secure: A women’s guide to personal safety
Author: Sunil Duggal, New Delhi (2006) - Making women more secure in Delhi: Towards confidence building and tackling sexual harassment
Publisher: Government of Delhi (2005) - Laws Relating to Sexual Harassment
Publisher: Indira Jaising, New Delhi (2004) - Beyond victims and villians : Addressing sexual violence in the education sector
Publisher: Panos Institute, London (2003) - Girls Fight Back
Publisher: JAGORI, New Delhi (2003) - Volunteering to make Delhi aware
Publisher: Multiple Action Research Group (MARG) (2002) - Meeting on sexual harassment at workplaces
Publisher: Centre for World Solidarity, Secunderabad (2000) - The politics of silence: Sexual harassment at workplace
Publisher: Sanhita (2001) - Understanding and preventing sexual harassment: The complete guide
Publisher: Bantam Books, New York (1997)
Author: Rutter Peter - Fighting sexual harassment: An advocacy handbook
Publisher:Alyson Publication, Alliance Against Sexual Coercion (1981)
Author: Backhouse Connie
Documentaries
- Is This My City?
Film Maker: Sukanya Sen, Manak Matiyani
Duration: 25 min
Abstract: The film records the voices and experiences of different women in the city using public spaces and transport, along with the different strategies used by JAGORI as part of the Safe Delhi Campaign. - Do you know how we feel? AAARRGH!
Film Maker: Anita Atgamkar
Duration: 20 mins
Abstract: The film presents views of various people- survivors of harassment, harassers, the police as well as civil society on questions such as “Why do boys harass girls?”, “Is eve-teasing any different from sexual harassment?”, “Who is responsible for addressing this problem?”. It ends on an optimistic note that women can make the choice to live without fear. - Then they came for my jeans
Film by: PUKAR
Duration: 12 mins
Abstract: The documentary is located in the broader context of the PUKAR Gender & Space project which seeks to explore ways by which women experience public spaces, accessing them against all odds, transforming the nature of urban life in the process. It raises questions about the dress codes being imposed on college students in various universities. It could be useful as a starting point for discussion in colleges. - Freedom Before 11
Film by: Radhika Menon
Duration: 25 mins
Abstract: The film aims to engage ideas about women’s “place†in the city and the “protection†of reputations of both “good women†and “good†women’s hostels. The film is located in the broader context of the Gender and Space projects which seeks to explore the ways by which women experience public spaces, accessing them against all odds, transforming the very nature of urban life in the process.
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Articles/Papers by JAGORI
JAGORIANs express their views on issues such as the Jessica Lal verdict, women’s safety in public spaces, eve-teasing vs. sexual harassment, domestic violence
Other JAGORI Resources
Listing of books, newsletters, documentaries, feature films available at the JAGORI resource centre
