Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi today sparked controversy when she said "all the violence is male-generated". While interacting live with users on Facebook, as part of the ministry's '#100Women' initiative she said "The role of men in gender sensitization was the most critical since "all the violence is male-generated. We have introduced (the concept of) 'Gender Champions' in schools, under which boys who have been respectful and helpful to girls will be rewarded".
