TY - BOOK AU - Eswari. M TI - Gender Based Violence Among Rural Women SN - 9789355282583 U1 - 362.829 PY - 2023/// CY - India PB - MJP Publishers KW - Gender-based violence KW - Rural women—Social conditions N1 - 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 N2 - 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. ER -