Sexual Violence Againts Women in India

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10.2991/978-94-6463-634-5_25How to use a DOI?

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Sexual Violence; Women; India

Abstract

Sexual violence against women has been on a significant rise in India in the last few years. In 2021, as many as 31,677 cases of rape were reported, which is a rise of 13% over the previous year. Most of the time, the perpetrator has been a known person: a family member, friend, or neighbor. While this disturbing trend is surfacing in the case of minors, it is also the plight of adult women, given their complex position in society, culture, and structure. Of these, Rajasthan accounted for the highest number, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Among metropolitan cities, Delhi reported the highest number of rape cases.

The following study attempts to analyze the underlying factors for sexual violence against women in India by profiling the victims and offenders and analyzing the lacunae within the existing legal framework. This research is mixed-methods, presenting both quantitative data analysis and a qualitative review of the relevant literature. The study identifies patterns across regions, demographic variations, and relationships between victims and offenders, as well as cultural, social, and legal factors influencing the incidence and handling of sexual violence.

Critical issues, such as inefficiency in law enforcement, social stigma, and deeply entrenched patriarchal norms, are expected to figure prominently in the findings, standing as considerable deterrents to bringing down sexual violence. Recommendations shall be made on comprehensive legal reform, community education, and psychosocial support for victims; the approach toward prevention and response to sexual violence against Indian women becomes holistic and increasingly effective.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Gayatri Dyah Suprobowati
AU  - Faris Zuhad
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/12/27
TI  - Sexual Violence Againts Women in India
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference for Democracy and National Resilience (ICDNR 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 208
EP  - 218
SN  - 2667-128X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-634-5_25
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-634-5_25
ID  - Suprobowati2024
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