Comparative Analysis Of The Domestic Violence Act In The United States And India

Navadha Akant, Christ University

ABSTRACT

Violence towards women is a worldwide issue; women's lives are endangered not only in public but also in private. No society can claim to be free of such violence; the only variance is in the trends and patterns that exist between countries and areas. Women confront discrimination, extortion, and violence. Domestic violence is an ongoing phenomenon. It is an ancient practice which is still followed today. Domestic violence perpetrators are frequently discovered to be male victims of their sexual partners. Domestic violence against women is defined as a scenario that is encouraged and maintained by gender norms and attitudes that place women in a subservient role with respect to men. Domestic abuse is now widely acknowledged as a phenomenon that violates human rights. Domestic abuse, with its repercussions on one's physical, mental, psychological, and physical health, is frequently acknowledged as a significant impediment to women's emancipation. It is one of the most ubiquitous breaches of human rights, depriving women and girls of equality, safety, dignity, and self-worth as well as their right to exercise fundamental liberties on an equal footing with men. The Domestic Violence Act, which was passed, has shown to be effective in some ways in defending the victim and their rights. However, this is not the end of the matter; further research and development are required to completely eradicate this behaviour from contemporary culture. The examination of domestic violence laws in India and the USA, as well as the initiatives launched by governmental and non-governmental organizations to publicize this practise are covered in the current paper. The study provides a multifaceted view of domestic violence's prevalence in women's lives. The report conducts a critical analysis of the act's contents, identifies key implementation tools, and examines whether or not adequate implementation is occurring. The paper also addresses the legal gap that allowed victims' rights to go unprotected.

Keywords: Domestic Violence, Violence against Women, Men Perpetrator, Human Rights