Domestic violence against women in India witnin four walls of house: Danger at home

Women called ‘weaker sex’ or in a more civilised manner ‘fairer sex’ have been the target of violence since ages in all sense. Women, be she a daughter, a sister, a wife, an aunt or a grandmother always has to bear the brunt of remaining under the dominance of a male counterpart. India being a country in transitionary period provides very diverging images. One the one hand, we have a woman as the head of the state, another woman is heading the ruling coalition, the United Progressive Alliance etc., whereas, on the other hand, we have the recent case of a diplomat involved in domestic violence against his wife. The age old tradition in India also places all the responsibilities on women. Docility, coyness, submissive attitude etc have all along been propagated as the hallmark of women`s character. The so called modernisation has done no decisive good as regards women. Opportunities provided by modernisation has taken away more from Indian women than giving them in terms of privileges. Many Acts have been passed by Indian legislatures which are very good in intention however when it comes to their practical implementation, it is very disappointing. Not to speak of the poor womenfolk even the well educated women silently bear domestic violence. There are even instances of marital rape, not to speak of other subtle forms of violence which abounds. The aim of this paper is to analyze the forms, causes and Consequences of Domestic violence against women. The paper will also suggest measures to overcome the problem of committing domestic violence against women in India.

“In a society where the rights and potential of women are constrained no man can be truly free. He may have power, but he will not have freedom”Mary Robinson(Irish Politician)

“Home sweet home” is the dream of every individual, where one feels safe and secure from any danger. Unfortunately a marginalized section of population (women) are targeted subjected for violence from within their home by the people with whom they have domestic relation. This trend is universal.