I am a male but still I would like to tell you something, India is the only country where we treat a women like mother,sister,sister-in-law,wife etc. Crime is every where in the world.. it may also depend on your culture..womens those are highly restricted with their traditions or religions fundamentals will always comes to face such kind of situation.
If you talk about an Indian womes I dont agree that its a SAD state of life.. it depend on the individual respect...

By the way Happy Womens Day!!