Gender-based violence is not just a social issue—it is a fundamental human rights challenge and an alarming global crisis that is a structural impediment to peace and development. Addressing GBV effectively will require a nuanced approach that tackles the root causes of violence, dismantles harmful societal norms, and fosters inclusive, participatory solutions. It involves addressing the root causes of conflict—such …
While the Indian constitution guarantees the protection of life and liberty and prohibits discrimination based on gender, policymaking in this field is stymied by several problems. India’s social structure, with long-standing gender inequalities rooted in patriarchal norms and gender roles, plays a significant role in perpetuating GBV. While the common forms of GBV against women in India are acts of …
India’s social structure, with enduring gender inequalities rooted in patriarchal norms, plays a significant role in perpetuating gender-based violence. In the context of this brief, GBV refers to acts of abuse of a sexual, physical, psychological, or financial nature committed against women in India. India’s social structure, with long-standing gender inequalities rooted in patriarchal norms and gender roles, plays a …
