DOMESTIC VIOLATION AGAINST WOMEN INDIAN PERSPECTIVE

Author – BHAVYA S, Student at ALLIANCE UNIVERSITY, BANGALORE.

Best Citation – BHAVYA S, DOMESTIC VIOLATION AGAINST WOMEN INDIAN PERSPECTIVE, Law and Social Policy Review, 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 73-78, ISBN – 978-81-960677-7-9.

ABSTRACT

The greatest foundation of a family and society is a woman. She gives birth to life, nurtures it, shapes it, and strengthens it. She also transmits tradition and serves as a vehicle for passing down culture from one generation to the next. Tragically, she is treated with great injustice in our nation. She experiences domestic abuse regardless of her age, colour, caste, social standing, or economic or political position. Her vulnerability comes in many different forms, which is a regular occurrence in Indian society. A woman’s secret sorrows make her an easy target for male dominance, which is backed by prevailing patriarchy. The situation is made worse by the dominant, autocratic nature of men in society and the victimisation of women. Nearly every household in India must experience some form of domestic abuse, wherein women are mistreated physically, mentally, verbally, or financially as wives, daughters, or daughters-in-law. both genders have equal rights under the law. In this largely male-dominated society, women face discrimination. Most women are therefore unable to comprehend their own rights and freedom. Domestic violence thus hinders not only women but also the development of the nation. This essay discusses domestic violence against women in India, including its different manifestations, causes, and potential remedies.

Keywords: Domestic abuse, Discrimination, Law and acts, Awareness, Remedies