UNDERSTANDING THE PERILS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN INDIA
Abstract
"From the cradle to the grave, women are objects of violence from those nearest and dearest to them. And it is a never ending cycle for there is considerable evidence of intergenerational transmission of domestic violence".
The history of domestic violence is deeply rooted within the edifice of the patriarchal mindset that undermines the position and status of women in a society and often treats them as the second citizen. Domestic violence is presumably a standout amongst the most endemic types of violence against women all through the world. What sets apart domestic violence from different types of violence against women is that it happens inside the system of personal connections in a circumstance of reliance. The close-knit nature of the domestic circle makes the aid and reporting of such violence troublesome. This paper covers the understanding of crimes against women with reference to domestic violence and the related legal framework.
This paper also examines an analysis of ascent in crimes against women rates in India. This paper examines the risks and impacts of domestic violence in India, its multiple reasons, dimensions and tendencies in Indian perspective. It gives a brief account of an International perspective on Domestic Violence. Lastly, it diverts the reader to the suggestions and conclusion keeping the above context in mind.
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