भारत में लैंगिक हिंसा का पितृसत्तात्मक मूल्यों से संबंध चर्चा कीजिए। इस संदर्भ में महिला सशक्तिकरण के लिए आधुनिकीकरण की क्या भूमिका रही है? Discuss how gender-based violence in India is a manifestation of patriarchal values. To what extent has modernisation in law served as an instrument of women's empowerment in this regard?

The recent case of sexual crime against a doctor in West Bengal showcase that the patriarchal values leading to gender based violence in the country.

According to NCRB, gender based violence has increased in the country.

[Diagram showing 'Gender based violence' with branches: Cyberstalking Sexual offences, Domestic violence, Violence at workplaces, Evicting offences against minor girls, Acid Attacks]

Modernisation in law as instrument against gender violence

[Diagram showing 'Laws' with branches: Domestic Violence Act, Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, Maternity benefit Act, IT Act 2000, POSH Act, Dowry Prohibition Act]

These modern acts have led to:-

i) Increased economic empowerment of women

Other measures wise i:-

(a) Nari Shakti Vandan Adhikyam - to improve political representation of women

(a) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita - to provide punishment against newer crimes.

Despite stringent punishment, there are some lacunae:-

There is a need to change patriarchal attitude. Practice of 'Sanyukti Jyoti' depict women reservation in PRs showcases the extent of it. Education is a great means to achieve the SDG 5 of gender equality.