social perception and dichotomous paradox of the community against gender based violance

1. Social perception and dichotomous paradox of
the community against gender based violence.
Ambreen Jamali, (Author). Md. Ataullah (co – Author)
Assistant Professor, student of Central university of Himachal pradesh
Department Of Social Work, cuhp15msw15
Central University of Himachal Pradesh.
Email ID: ambreenjamali@gmail.com

2. Introduction
 “Gender is a common term where as gender discrimination is meant
only for women, because females are the only victims of gender
discrimination.
 Females are nearly 50 percent of the total population but their
representation in public life is very low. Recognizing women’s right
and believing their ability are essential for women’s empowerment
and development.
 Key Words: gender discrimination, women’s development,
legislation for women, education, employment, economic
independence, empowerment, decision making and self confidence.

3. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:
 To Study the different forms of violence
against women.
 To analyze the societies perception of
gender Discrimination.
 To suggest interventions in tackling the
gender disparity.

4. Situation of violence against women in India
 Gender discrimination, including physical, sexual,
emotional and economic violence, son preference,
unequal resource distribution and unequal decision-
making power (in both private and public spaces)
 Caste discrimination, especially (but not restricted to)
women from specific castes
 Communal violence against women
 Neo-economic policies impacting women’s lives in
diverse ways (specific kinds of jobs for women, market
impacting men leading to increasing violence against
women)

5. Rape victim and accused relationship -2012
Accused relationship No. of rape victim Percentage of rape
victim
Neighbours 207 29.32%
Friends 200 28.32%
Relatives 59 08.35%
Employers/co-workers 17 02.41%
Other Known persons 197 27.90%
Unknown/stranger 26 03.68%
total 706 99.98%
Source: Delhi Police (The Hindu news Staff Reporter NEW DELHI, January 19, 2013

6. Violence against Women
 NFHS 3: 1 in 5 women (20%) face domestic violence
from their husbands (global statistics between 20-50%)
 The National Crimes Record Bureau (2007): total crime
against women has increased by 12.5% from 2006
 From 2006-2007, there was a 6.2% increase in rates of
cases filed under dowry “deaths” (NCRB 2007)

7. Challenges
 Cultural mindset about women
 “Superiority” of men versus “inferiority” of
women (both within private spaces like the
family, and public spaces like the workplace)
 “Public” domestic violence (“honour” killings,
community courts)
 Myth of male marginalisation used to support
withdrawal of progressive legislation (like
reservations)

8. Interventions Required
 If everyone is educated about the biological differences and value
human being then the chances of indulging into bad habits or sexual
violence can be avoided.
 Family has to play a proactive role to avoid any form of child abuse,
by patience listening and allowing communicating with them.
 Problem of domestic violence is deep – rooted to the socio – cultural
practices which lead to gender – discrimination and gender –
inequality.
 Proactive role of government is required in frame policies and
enforce it through the proper use of machinery.
 There should be a strong focus in women’s human rights, equality,
choice, autonomy and reproductive rights.