Domestic Violence Against Women in India: A Legal and Economic Perspective

Regardless of class, caste, age, or religion, violence against women exists in every country in the world. It creeps in different forms in all spheres of life, in streets, offices, public places and even their own homes. When women experience violence in their own homes, it is the worst. Basic human rights are violated when women are the victims of violence. Nonetheless, women are expected to be subordinate to men due to social norms and gender-based violence in India is largely sustained by the country's socio-economic structure, which is characterised by persistent gender inequality based on patriarchal traditions. Being a victim of violence has a significant negative influence on their productivity as contributors to the economy in addition to having an effect on their mental, physical, and reproductive health. Laws that criminalize violence against women codify their rights to live free from violence. Laws that create social standards that forbid particular activities can have a profound symbolic effect. This paper focuses on the economic impact of domestic violence in India and how national and international laws can interact with norms to reduce the possibility of violence, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing legal action.

Keywords: Gender, Women, Domestic Violence, India, Law, Economic