A Research On Domestic Violence Against Married Women In Marathawada Region Of Maharashtra
- IJLLR Journal
- May 23
- 2 min read
Amar Ankushrao Ranjwan, Research Scholar, Department of Law, Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University, Jhunjhunu (Raj)
Dr. Vinod Kumar, Research Guide, Department of Law, Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University, Jhunjhunu (Raj)
ABSTRACT
Every culture, religion, class, and ethnicity experiences domestic violence. It has remained poorly recognised and hidden despite its pervasiveness. In India, its consequences are more intricate and its severity is far higher. Physical, sexual, psychological, and financial control are all forms of domestic violence. Research on domestic violence is relatively recent in India, despite the fact that violence against women is commonly understood. The prevalence of domestic violence was underreported in many research conducted in the 1980s and 1990s.
Aim: To research the extent of violence against married women in the home.
Objectives: To determine the categories of domestic violence, the frequency of domestic violence against married women, and the offenders of domestic violence.
Methodology: This qualitative, cross-sectional study was conducted in both rural and urban field practice areas in the districts of Maharashtra, India's Marathawada Region. All married women in each household, aged 18 to 49, were selected and voluntarily agreed to participate in the study. It was possible to question a total of 228 ladies.
Results: Overall violence was present in 69.1% of urban respondents' lifetimes and 59.0% of rural respondents. Psychosocial and economic violence were the most frequently reported forms of lifetime violence, followed by physical violence, and sexual violence was the least prevalent. The culprits were frequently alleged to be mothers-in-law and husbands. Taking into account the study's findings, it is advised that women's attitudes be changed so they can recognise their rights and live with respect and dignity.
Keywords: Domestic Violence, Physical violence, Psychosocial Violence, Sexual Violence.
