In light of persistence of various forms of violence against women in India, discuss the ways in which the issue can be addressed effectively.
Introduction
A nation which can't defend its women's dignity is a nation bound to fall. India has been suffering from the dire st of violence against women since long.
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A nation which can't defend its women's dignity is a nation bound to fall. India has been suffering from the dire st of violence against women since long.
Domestic violence:
1. Awareness and accountability to reach out to the nearest police station. eg An IPS officer launched the campaign CHUPPI TOD ka DI against the violence of during covid lockdown
4. Economic empowerment of women, in tolerance to violence.
4. Implementation of provision of Domestic Violence Act 2005
5. Dowry prohibition Act (1961) also helped curb violence.
6. Emotional violence can be curbed through providing popular support for women to reach out.
Violence at workplace:
The initiatives such as shelters, One stop centre are right direction, as at OXFAM India pointed out that loss to industry due to women losing jobs would amount to 97 of GDP
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Diagram showing 'VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN' at the top with branches to 'Domestic violence' and 'Violence at workplace'
- Opens with powerful statement about women's dignity and national progress
- Identifies specific forms of violence
- Cites concrete government initiative (CHUPPI TOD campaign)
- Comprehensive coverage of multiple forms of violence (domestic, workplace, emotional, sexual)
- Cites relevant legislation (DVA 2005, Dowry Act 1961)
- Discusses practical solutions (harassment cells, shelters, one-stop centres)
- Connects to economic impact using data from OXFAM
- Identifies glass ceiling as a specific form of workplace violence
Suyash Dwivedi
Role of Women and Violence Against Women
Violence against women in India
Addressing violence against women effectively
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Comprehensive and policy-focused
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