When mum's mum: Munro case shows culture of silence around child sexual abuse

Jul 13, 2024 | 19:50 IST

Revelations of Munro’s daughter haven’t just knocked the literary hero of a pedestal, but also highlighted how common it is for families to silence the survivor

"Didi, can you move me to a hostel? I can’t stay at home.” Sukanya, a 13-year-old, popped the question to a social worker who was visiting her govt school in Bengaluru. When the worker asked why, she deflected the queries and then just backtracked from her request altogether.

A month later, when the worker went back, Sukanya’s voice had an urgency, “I need to move out of my home now.”

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When mum's mum: Munro case shows culture of silence around child sexual abuse

Revelations of Munro’s daughter haven’t just knocked the literary hero of a pedestal, but also highlighted how common it is for families to silence the survivor

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When mum's mum: Munro case shows culture of silence around child sexual abuse

Revelations of Munro’s daughter haven’t just knocked the literary hero of a pedestal, but also highlighted how common it is for families to silence the survivor

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