German univ denies Indian an internship citing ‘rape problem’

[Magnet]

German univ denies Indian an internship citing ‘rape problem’

NEW DELHI: A professor in Germany on Monday apologised for refusing an Indian male student an internship because of his country's "rape problem", after the German ambassador to India condemned the incident.

Annette Beck-Sickinger, a professor at Leipzig University, expressed regret after her emails refusing the Indian man surfaced on social media, causing a wave of anger.

The incident prompted Germany's ambassador to India Michael Steiner to write a letter objecting to her "oversimplifying and discriminating generalisation" of Indian men.

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Beck-Sickinger wrote in an email on Sunday that she did not "accept any Indian male students for internships" as she heard "a lot about the rape problem in India".
"I have many female friends in my group, so I think this attitude is something I cannot support," she wrote to the Indian student, whose identity has not been revealed.

He replied asking for the reasoning behind her "painful generalisations" and "hurtful words".

In a statement uploaded on the German embassy website, the professor apologised saying: "I have made a mistake. I sincerely apologise to everyone whose feelings I have hurt."

The incident comes after a government order to ban the broadcast of a documentary about the December 2012 fatal gang-rape of a young student in New Delhi has reignited debate on the safety of women in India.

India has seen an outpouring of anger over the frightening levels of violence against women since the attack, which sent shockwaves around the world.

In his letter, Steiner asked the professor to "correct a simplistic image (of India) which -- in my opinion -- is particularly unsuitable for a professor and teacher".

"Your oversimplifying and discriminating generalisation is an offense... to millions of law-abiding, tolerant, open-minded and hard-working Indians," he wrote in a letter uploaded on the German embassy website.

"Let's be clear: India is not a country of rapists."

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/i...w/46505524.cms

 

[Jlaw]

German univ denies Indian an internship citing ‘rape problem’

NEW DELHI: A professor in Germany on Monday apologised for refusing an Indian male student an internship because of his country's "rape problem", after the German ambassador to India condemned the incident.

Annette Beck-Sickinger, a professor at Leipzig University, expressed regret after her emails refusing the Indian man surfaced on social media, causing a wave of anger.

The incident prompted Germany's ambassador to India Michael Steiner to write a letter objecting to her "oversimplifying and discriminating generalisation" of Indian men.

READ ALSO: India have committed international suicide by banning film: Udwin

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Blog: Nirbhaya revisited, but not this way, please

Beck-Sickinger wrote in an email on Sunday that she did not "accept any Indian male students for internships" as she heard "a lot about the rape problem in India".
"I have many female friends in my group, so I think this attitude is something I cannot support," she wrote to the Indian student, whose identity has not been revealed.

He replied asking for the reasoning behind her "painful generalisations" and "hurtful words".

In a statement uploaded on the German embassy website, the professor apologised saying: "I have made a mistake. I sincerely apologise to everyone whose feelings I have hurt."

The incident comes after a government order to ban the broadcast of a documentary about the December 2012 fatal gang-rape of a young student in New Delhi has reignited debate on the safety of women in India.

India has seen an outpouring of anger over the frightening levels of violence against women since the attack, which sent shockwaves around the world.

In his letter, Steiner asked the professor to "correct a simplistic image (of India) which -- in my opinion -- is particularly unsuitable for a professor and teacher".

"Your oversimplifying and discriminating generalisation is an offense... to millions of law-abiding, tolerant, open-minded and hard-working Indians," he wrote in a letter uploaded on the German embassy website.

"Let's be clear: India is not a country of rapists."

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/i...w/46505524.cms

She is right to feel concern for her female students. India has a serious rape culture but hope they can resolve this problem.

 

[SipahSalar]

India does certainly have a rape problem, but they should be able to differentiate between horny rickshaw drivers and competitive academic students.

 

[Magnet]

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German professor apologises for rejecting internship to student citing 'India's rape problem'


Ye bhi padh le chhote
German professor apologises for rejecting internship to student citing 'India's rape problem'

thanx yeh bhi parh lia hai

 

[Sage]

Why her government pressurized her ? She did the right thing !

 

[Jlaw]

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German professor apologises for rejecting internship to student citing 'India's rape problem'

She apologized due to pressure from the univeristy and her peers. What she said initially was her real feeling. So how does her retracting her statement make India's rape problem not a problem?

 

[Jlaw]

India does certainly have a rape problem, but they should be able to differentiate between horny rickshaw drivers and competitive academic students.

those two are not mutually exclusive. The student could be horny student part timing as a rickshaw driver.

 

[Magnet]

those two are not mutually exclusive. The student could be horny student part timing as a rickshaw driver.

 

[SarthakGanguly]

those two are not mutually exclusive. The student could be horny student part timing as a rickshaw driver.

True. And 100% true if we are talking about an Indian.

 

[Jlaw]

And she told you that personally, eh?

Obviously you do not understand human psychology or you are defending Indian rapists, or both.

 

[Sneaker]

those two are not mutually exclusive. The student could be horny student part timing as a rickshaw driver.

Like any chinese "could be" ccp spy, any muslim "could be" a terrorist and any german "could be" a nazi.. right?

 

[Established_1965]

Rape happens everywhere, it happens in USA, EU, China and many other countries .

Even in such a small state like SG, rape and molestation are everyday news but I have no idea why media blows it out in India

 

[Jlaw]

PS : Indian Govt already does that, in regard to Chinese student applying here

Chinese students prefer western universities. As part of the international program for overseas learning, Chinese students who want to study overseas for one term applied to various countries around the world. US, Australia and western European countries received the most applications. These students are required to pay for everything while they are over there, but no issues to the students.

Since very few students would apply to India, the Chinese schools offered incentives for students to study there. Many were afraid of being rape/ grope and the uncleanliness of India as a turn off for applying. So the schools offer students all inclusive (the school would pay for everything) if they would go there to study for a term. Even when everything was paid for, few students went for it.

So please don't over rate yourrself. Capable Chinese students will not study in Indian universities. No need to study when you can buy a PHD for a few rupees.

 

[Kyusuibu Honbu]

Since very few students would apply to India, the Chinese schools offered incentives for students to study there. Many were afraid of being rape/ grope and the uncleanliness of India as a turn off for applying. So the schools offer students all inclusive (the school would pay for everything) if they would go there to study for a term. Even when everything was paid for, few students went for it.

Personal experience?

So please don't over rate yourrself. Capable Chinese students will not study in Indian universities. No need to study when you can buy a PHD for a few rupees.

I am not rating India here, just mentioning an example case where a nation is rejecting Chinese students on espionage concerns. .

Actually its all Chinese citizens when it comes to visa policy

Why classify us with Somalia and Pakistan on visa policy system, China asks India

 

[Srinivas]

These western nations will get a tight slap and will know with whom they are messing with !