Gender Based Violence Among Rural Women /

Eswari. M

Gender Based Violence Among Rural Women / M. Eswari & R. Venkata Ravi - India : MJP Publishers , 2023. - 384p. : ill ;

Introduction to Gender-Based Violence
Methodology of the Study
Violence against women
Profile of Violence experienced rural women
Causes and Consequences
Case Studies
Field level situations
Conclusions

This book presents an empirical study on Gender Based Violence (GBV) specifically focusing on rural women.The authors delve into various aspects of GBV, including the socio-economic profile of rural women, their knowledge levels regarding GBV, attitudes towards it, and awareness of relevant laws. The book explores different types, forms, causes, and consequences of gender-based violence, as well as factors that influence women's experiences with GBV. It also proposes suitable measures for its reduction. A significant feature of the book is its inclusion of case studies that illustrate how communities, families, and the legal system address gender-based violence at the village level.

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Gender-based violence
Rural women—Social conditions

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