Exploring Empowerment and Domestic Violence among Women: A Comparative Study of Northern and Southern Indian States

Abstract

   Taking a dive into the realms of women's lives, we explore empowerment and the shadows of domestic violence. North and South Indian states are at the center of this research, where stories of courage and challenge unfold. Based on data from NFHS-5 and NCRB data from2019 to 2021, we examine how empowerment shapes lives while domestic violence remains a painful reality. Throughout these pages, we discover patterns that reveal the varying shades of empowerment. There is a complex interplay between cultural dynamics and empowerment initiatives in northern states, which often results in higher instances of domestic violence. There's more to numbers than meets the eye as dowry deaths and suicide abetment cast their haunting shadows.

   This comparative journey reminds us that data is more than statistics; it's a reflection of lives touched by empowerment and violence. It is through understanding these stories that we can build a future where empowerment triumphs and violence is eradicated.

Keywords- Domestic Violence, Empowerment, Northern, Southern, Dowry, Suicide.