Apprehension of Gender based Violence– A Conceptual Study

Global database on Violence against Women states that “almost one in three women have experienced physical and / or sexual violence at least once in their life. This violence is often perpetrated by current or former intimate partners”. This gender-based violence become a global situation irrespective of drift in culture and nature of different societies in the world and its prevalence is vivid in nature. Several international and national level government and non-governmental agencies working on ways to eradicate gender-based violence. Synchronously its important to focus on the real cause behind the gender-based violence. Drawing upon a multidisciplinary approach, the study delves into the psychological, sociological, and legal dimensions of GBV, seeking to understand how gender norms, power dynamics, and societal attitudes perpetuate violence. Report on Women security index states that countries like Afghanistan, Yemen, Central African Republic remain deep down in the ladder towards gender security. Through a critical examination of existing literature and theoretical frameworks, the study identifies gaps in current knowledge and suggests strategies for the prevention and intervention of GBV. This study highlights the importance of education, policy reform, and cultural transformation in shifting perceptions of gender relations, fostering a protective environment of marginalized groups. In positive grounds this study aims to enrich to the arena for forming effective approaches in combating GBV.

Keywords: Gender – based Violence, Apprehension, Gender Norms, Power Dynamics, Cultural transformation.