Domestic Violence against Women in India: A Criminological Analysis

Author Manasa. S. R
Co-Author G. S. Venumadhava
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Country : India
Subject : Studies in Forensic Science and Criminology

Keywords : Women life Societal issues Legal advantages Gender Insensitivity Interpersonal relation.

Abstract

Violence against women in a domestic setting is a gross violation of human rights and freedom, which affects their social status to a greater extent. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) provide empirical evidence indicating that the number of cases related to intimate partner violence against women is shocking, where women endure various manifestations of abuse, such as Physical, sexual, economic, and emotional abuse. This abuse manifests against women, and she is considered the aggrieved person most of the time. The present article scrutinises the numerous elements that contribute to the perpetration of domestic violence against women from criminological and victimological aspects, emphasising the sociocultural and institutional components that contribute to its continuity in society. By utilising feminist theory of criminology, social learning theory, and general strain theory, the study explores how heteropatriarchy, traditional customs such as dowry practices, and institutional dysfunction in law enforcement perpetuate abuse within familial settings. The study concludes with a recommendation for an examination of current laws on prevention and suppression of domestic violence and also gives an overview of the actors involved in preventing domestic violence in India.

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