Attitutes and beliefs of young men towards male voilence against wives

Manaqibwala, Nazia (2021) Attitutes and beliefs of young men towards male voilence against wives. Students’ Journal of Education and Development (7). pp. 85-107.

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Abstract

According to the National Crime Record Bureau report 2018, domestic violence is the most highly committed crime among other forms of violence against women in India. It is prevalent in all cultures and communities, even where women are financially independent, and are aware of their rights. Studies have shown that patriarchy, misogyny, and strict adherence to gender norms are the major causes of male violence against women. Despite that, the understanding of power dynamics of gender, and the hostile attitude towards women, remains scarcely discussed. The majority of perpetrators are men, yet the essential role of men and masculinity is ignored while tackling the issue on the ground. This study aims to explore the attitudes of male youth towards gender equality, male violence against wives, and ideas around masculinity.

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Manaqibwala, Nazia

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