Arts+Culture / NewsWatch two Indian women rapping about rapeWatch Uppekha Jain & Pankhuri Awasthi perform an acapella rap on the objectification of womenShareLink copied ✔️March 17, 2015Arts+CultureNewsText Lisa Walden People protesting against rape is far from over – in fact it’s only really just begun. The most recent brave and hard-hitting twosome to take on the topic aren't scared to tell the internet what they think. “I’ll wear what I want even if it’s mini; it’s only a dress, don’t for a second think it’s a yes, say Pankhuri Awasthi and Uppekha Jain, a "rap duo" who call themselves "BomBaebs". Awasthi and Jain, both from Mumbai, deliver a hard-hitting message on sexual violence in India in their three minute rap. India is a country besieged by issues surrounding rape – earlier this month government officials controversially chose to ban the screening of India's Daughter from national television, a documentary that focussed on a young woman who died after being beaten and gang raped on a Delhi bus. This week, more tragedy struck the country when a 71-year-old nun was gang raped in India, prompting Awasthi and Jain to record and perform their #RapAgainstRape, a dextrous lyrical performance that flips between English and Hindi. In the song, the two women ask men to “grow some balls and ban criminals in parliament." The issue of women's rights is a global one, but it's currently dominating conversation in India, as people finally start to strike back against its poor record on rape. Words such as "domestic violence", "assault" and "patriarcy" are held up on placards as they call for change. With protesters taking to the streets of India to shout loud about rape, Indian women rapping on YouTube and a worldwide spotlight thrown on India's attitudes towards sexual violence, it seems as though some people in the country may be forced to change. Liked this? Head here for more on women's rights: German artist writes on maxipads to protest against rape Men are wearing miniskirts to protest female student's murder Female filmmakers are nowhere to be seen in Hollywood Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingNike celebrates the culture of U.S. soccerAs the world’s biggest soccer moment approaches, Nike’s new Express Collection celebrates U.S. Soccer while continuing its legacy of investing in the culture of the gameFashionLife & CultureGen Z’s new drug of choice? Caffeine PumaEventWhat Went Down at Puma x Salehe Bembury launch in LAArt & PhotographyPissing Women: The story behind Sophy Rickett’s shocking photosFilm & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaArt & PhotographyDressing for a ball: Dazed serves football couture for summer Nike FashionTo The Moon Shoe and Back: How Nike's cult runner became an iconMusicOlivia Rodrigo: ‘A breakup can be an opportunity to redirect your life’Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy