Violence Against Women : An Analysis of Contemporary Realities

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Profile of crime against women in Orissa. 3. Dowry problems. 4. Sexual violence against women. 5. Case studies. 6. Conclusions. Annexure. 7. Bibliography. Index.

"There has been an alarming rise in the violence and atrocities against women in the society. Despite our commitment to equality and enactment of various legislations towards this end, women continue to occupy a lower status in the society making them vulnerable to various forms of atrocities. Dowry menace is spreading its dimension and women are treated as commodities for satisfying the whims of men.

An attempt is made in this book to analyse the causes and impact of crimes like dowry torture and sexual violence against women in the State of Orissa. Impact of education and economic condition on the occurrence of such crimes, effectiveness of redressal mechanism and family as well as societal response to such atrocities have been dealt with and on the basis of findings some measures have been suggested for preventing and controlling violence against women.

The book, it is hoped, will be of use to researchers, policymakers, administrators and social activists." (jacket)