social problems in India

1. Child abuse
Sub:-Social Problems in India
Presentedby:-
ALLWINTHOMAS N T

2. Child abuse
 “Any child who receives non accidental
physical and psychological injury as a
result of acts and omissions on the part of
his parents or guardians or
employers…”(Burgess 1979)
 Child abuse is usually classified into three
major types
 Physical
 Sexual
 Emotional

3. Physical abuse
Routine and Non – routine violence
 Burns
 Fractures
 Abdominal injuries
Impact
 Child is wary of contact with adults
 Become apprehensive when other children
cry
 Show aggressiveness in behavior
 Seems Frightened of the parents
 Afraid to go home or cry

4. Sexual abuse
Child sexual abuse as “interaction between a
child and adult in which the child is being
used for the sexual stimulations of the
perpetrator or another person”
Impact
 Child may appear withdrawn or retarded
 Poor peer relationship
 Unwilling to participate in activities
 Delinquent behavior
 Ran away

5. Emotional abuse
Emotional abuse is the neglect or maltreatment
of children
 Blaming, Belittling, Rejecting
 Constantly treating siblings unequally
 Persistent lack of concern

6. Impact
 Habit disorders (biting ,thumb sucking),
 Conduct disorders(destructiveness, cruelty,
stealing)
 Neurotic traits ( hysteria, phobias),
 Behaviour extremes (passive or aggressive ,
demanding or undemanding)
 Lag in emotional and intellectual development
 Suicide attempt

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