Holi crimes: The impact of a public festivity on violence against women
研究印度胡里节期间女性遭受暴力增加170%的现象，发现男性对暴力的正当化态度和女性反对时的反弹效应是主因，且至今无人被定罪。
Many women experience physical or sexual violence, often in public spaces. We study the role of gender norms in perpetuating this violence by analyzing Holi, a festivity in India, where the phrase “Bura na mano Holi Hai” (Don’t feel offended, it’s Holi) is misused to justify inappropriate behavior. We document a 170% increase in assaults against women during Holi. Analysis reveals (1) higher violence in districts where men justify violence, and (2) a male backlash effect where women oppose it. Underreporting and reduced mobility during Holi do not appear to be the main drivers. To date, nobody has been convicted.