Participation of women in economic development and crime involvement: A case study of Tamil Nadu

Gender issues have become increasingly prominent in the last 30 years, and gender equality is now included in the Millennium Development Goals. Here we identify and discuss the fundamental disadvantages and barriers faced by women, against an ideal of equality of rights, opportunity, resources and voice. Together these barriers shape roles at home, in society and in the economy. We do not define gender equality in terms of outcomes, since men and women may make different choices in their pursuit of wealth and happiness. Investing in gender equity will therefore be an efficient investment with high economic returns for men and women in affected countries. Crime statistics all over the world reveal that men commit more violent crimes than women do. One possible basis for this difference is that aggression in linked to be male sex hormone testosterone. Most social psychologists who study aggression emphasize the roles of family, culture, peers and other environmental factors. In recent years though several steps have been taken to strengthen the legal framework for providing protection to women, so basic reforms have yet been undertaken. However, the position of women in the society as not exactly what it should be. In the social and cultural fields where they were supposed to the leaders, they have gradually lost their position at all and are entirely at the mercy of the male society. While there are several common factors behind all types of are concerned. For a clear understanding of the implications of each category of crime, therefore, it is necessary to have a clear background of the socio-political perspective of the present times and the legal and economic framework within which we are functioning. Over 32000 murders, 19, 000 rapes, 7500 dowry deaths and 36500 molestation cases are the violent crimes reported in India in 2006 against women. There are many instances of crime especially against women go unreported in India. These are figures released by the National Crime Records Bureau recently. Total crimes in Tamil Nadu have registered an increase of about 3.2% during the year 2008 with a total registration of 6.68 lakh cases, out of which more than 1.76 lakh cases were registered under the Indian Penal Code. Cases registered under the Indian Penal Code increased by 2.36% this year. This increase in the crime graph was due to increase in Murder, Attempt to commit murder, Rape, Kidnapping & Abduction, Dacoity, Preparation & Assembly for Dacoity, Robbery, Burglary, Theft, Riots, Counterfeiting, Hurt, Molestation, Sexual Harassment and causing death by negligence. Therefore this paper analyze “Participation of Women in Economic Development and Crime Involvement: A case study of Tamil Nadu”.