Domestic Violence in India

Against Women

Types of Abuse

• Physical• Sexual• Psychological • Financial• Social

Factors

• State/residence (urban or rural)• Age• Family income• Education • Occupation (of women)

Reasons

• Rigid cultures and patriarchal attitudes which devalue the role of women-Failure in performing duties expected of women-Religion-Traditions and customs

-Desire for male heir -Previous exposure to violence in household-Female empowerment-Stress-Failure to pay dowry

-Family structures

Importance

• 70% of women in India alone are victim of violence

• 55% believe domestic violence is a natural part of married life

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