Domestic Violence Against Women In West-Bengal: A Critical Study of Selected Geographical Areas

About the Book Domestic Violence was a critical one in the 1980’s and 90’s. When the second phase of the women’Movement began to grapple with a question of a variety of violence within the home. The significance of post marital violence is the fact that, this form of violence is perpetrated against the woman in her marital home. Gender inequality, violation of human rights, torture and patriarchal domination are the main targets to analyze the condition of the aggrieved women. This book shows the main reason behind the domestic violence and scrutinizes the concept of justice to convergence between problems concerned remedies.

Domestic violence emerged as a critical social and academic concern during the 1980s and 1990s, particularly as the second phase of the women’s movement brought increasing attention to the diverse forms of violence experienced by women within the home. What was once largely regarded as a private or family matter gradually came to be recognized as a serious violation of women’s rights, dignity, and equality.

This book examines the complex nature of domestic and post-marital violence, with particular emphasis on violence perpetrated against women within their marital homes. It explores the social, cultural, economic, and gender-based factors that contribute to the persistence of domestic violence and considers the ways in which patriarchal structures and unequal power relationships can reinforce women's vulnerability.

At the heart of the book is an examination of gender inequality, human rights violations, torture, and patriarchal domination. These dimensions provide an important framework for understanding the experiences of aggrieved women and the challenges they face in seeking protection, justice, and meaningful remedies. The book moves beyond viewing domestic violence as isolated incidents and instead considers it within the broader context of social structures, family relationships, gender norms, and power dynamics.

A significant focus of the work is the identification and analysis of the underlying causes of domestic violence. It seeks to understand why violence persists within intimate and family relationships and how social attitudes, economic dependence, cultural expectations, and unequal gender relations may contribute to its continuation. By examining these factors, the book encourages readers to look beyond individual incidents and recognize the structural dimensions of the problem.

The book also critically examines the concept of justice in relation to domestic violence. It explores the gap that can exist between the recognition of women's rights and the availability and effectiveness of remedies for those whose rights have been violated. Questions surrounding protection, accountability, legal remedies, social support, and access to justice form an important part of the discussion.

By bringing together questions of violence, gender, rights, justice, and remedies, this work seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of the realities faced by women experiencing domestic violence. It emphasizes the importance of addressing not only the immediate consequences of violence but also the social and structural conditions that allow it to persist.

Ultimately, the book is an exploration of the continuing struggle for equality, dignity, security, and justice within the domestic sphere. It offers an analytical perspective on domestic violence while drawing attention to the need for effective mechanisms of prevention, protection, and redress. The work will be of interest to students, researchers, academics, social workers, legal professionals, policymakers, and readers interested in gender studies, women's rights, sociology, law, human rights, and social justice.