Are women safe in India?

Rape capitals of the world in 2010:

South Africa – it has one of the highest rates, with 277,000 reported cases. The same year a survey by the Medical Research Council found that one in four men admitted to raping someone

United States – more than 84,000 rape cases were reported. Criminals face life behind bars, and in some states, castration is an option

India – reported a little more than 22,000 cases

United Kingdom – 16,000 cases were reported. A suspect found guilty, faces a maximum conviction of life in prison

Mexico – nearly 15,000 cases were reported. In some parts of the country, penalties may consist of a few hours in jail, or minor fines

Germany – counts the highest number of reported rape cases in Europe, just under 8,000

Russia – almost 5,000 cases were reported, and the crime holds a punishment of 4 -10 years in jail