DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: A BLOOMING AGENDA

Abstract

One of the most prevalent types of violence against women is “Domestic Violence”, which has gained international attention. The violence is something we see on a daily basis and has become so ingrained in society that it is no longer seen as a serious problem that needs to be addressed. However, the effect is profound, causing anguish and leaving the person numb. Even with the government's implementation of several acts of protection for women, there is still a proliferation of various forms of violence against women in India. The question of whether the acts are effective still stands. Are all these acts able to protect women from the hands of men? Should women depend on the acts for their safety? To safeguard one from the cruel treatment of the society, women are being taught and brought up to behave like a woman should but they society ignore the fact that the perpetrator must be the one to put an end to his pathetic behaviour towards women. Only than women will be safe and sound. According to this survey, there is still widespread violence against women in the nation, preventing women from leaving regardless of their class or rank. Did women deserve this treatment? Why women do suffers in the hands of another human being? Should we blame the government? Should we blame the society? Who is responsible for these suffering? The answers lie within us and it’s as simple as that. When we respect one, when we respect others as a human being and not based on gender, when we accept that we all are equal and play equal role in the family and society. In this modern age when a girl child is born there are societies who still curse the mother and the child while a big celebration was held when a boy was added in the family.