Domestic Violence As A Human Right Issue

Abstract

A women who has been foundation stone of family and society in general who gives birth to life , nurtures life, shapes it, and strengthen it, who is transmitter of tradition and an instrument through which culture is preserved and transmitted from generation to generation, the greatest tragedy in our country is that grave injustice is done to her. She is subjected to domestic violence irrespective of her age, race, and caste, social and economic and political status. Her vulnerability in various forms is the common phenomenon in Indian society. The silent sufferings of a women is making her easy prey to the male domination which is supported by prevalent patriarchy. The authoritative, autocratic nature of male member in society and victimization of female makes the situation worst. Almost every home in India must be suffering from some kind of domestic violence where women either as a daughter, daughter- in-law, or as a wife are abused physically, mentally, verbally economically. Men and women both are equal in human right. Women are discriminated in this male dominating society. As a result most of women are unable to understand their own right and freedom. Thus domestic violence not only hampers women but also impedes the country growth. This paper deals with domestic violence against women in India, its various forms, its causes and solution for domestic violence are also discussed in this paper.

Keywords:-  Human Rights, women, domestic violence, health and harassment.