VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN What is violence? A global issue It is an increasing concern. Roles of women in Indian society. Is there any safe place.
GENDER BASED VIOLENCE(GBV) What is gender based violence?
GBV and Violence against women are often used interchangeably
Gender violence in India report focuses on violence in public spaces.
5 Inter related types of GBV are a)Physical b)Verbal c)sexual d)psychological e)socio-economic
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE It takes many forms. Factors Domestic Violence in India. Effects Protection Acts. DOWRY DEATHS What is Dowry? What is Dowry death? Common forms of dowry deaths are - i. Bride burning ii. Suicide According to NCRB, 6800 dowry deaths were reported in 2012
HONOR KILLING
A woman is considered to reflect on her familys honor. In 99% of the cases the womens family who would commit murder, think the removal of shame restores family pride.
REASONS FOR HONOR KILLING Utilizing dress codes unacceptable to the family/community. Wanting to terminate or prevent a love marriage. Engaging in certain sexual acts
CHILD MARRIAGE: What is Child marriage? Every third adolescent girl in the age group of 15-19 years is married and every second married adolescent girl has given birth to a child. Minimum legal age for marriage is 18 years.
VISCIOUS CIRCLE OF GIRL CHILDS NEGLECT SEXUAL VIOLENCE
What is sexual violence? Official data in India on rape cases. Why is this happening in India? Whats being done?
The Crimes identified under the Indian Penal Code (IPC): (1) Section 376 (rape) (2) Kidnapping and abduction for different purposes (Sec.363 373 IPC) (3) Homicide for dowry, dowry deaths or their attempts (Sec.302, 304-B IPC) (4) Torture, both mental and physical (Sec.498-A IPC) (5) Importation of girls (up to 21 years of age.(Sec.366-B IPC) (6) Molestation (Sec.354 IPC and Sexual harassment (Sec.509 IPC)
The Crimes identified under the Special Laws :
1)Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act 1987 2) Dowry (Prohibition) Act 1961 3) Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act 1956, 4) Indecent Representation of women (Prohibition) Act 1986 5) The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act 1971 and so on.
Protection of women A SURVEYED SUGGESTIONS: CONCLUSION: What next? Who is Next? What are the solutions?