Gender-Based Violence

Different forms of structural gender-based violence

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Introduction Structural gender-based violence refers to the systemic and institutionalized forms of discrimination and harm inflicted upon individuals based on their gender. Unlike direct violence, structural violence is embedded in laws, policies, social norms, and cultural practices that perpetuate inequality and disadvantage for women and gender minorities. It operates subtly but powerfully across all aspects […]

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‘Dowry’ as a form of violence against Women

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Introduction Dowry, a practice rooted in patriarchy and traditional customs, has long been a cause of violence against women in India and other parts of South Asia. Though originally intended as a form of inheritance or support for women in marriage, dowry has become a socially sanctioned form of extortion, leading to physical, emotional, and

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Women and Violence

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Women and Violence Violence against women includes physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse. It occurs in homes, workplaces, and public spaces, often rooted in patriarchal beliefs and gender inequality. Common forms include domestic violence, sexual harassment, dowry-related abuse, and trafficking. Such violence affects women’s health, dignity, and ability to participate in society. Laws like the

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