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What are the different ways of Domestic violence? Discuss a few incident and cases in the classroom. In what way does the domestic violence affect the family and others. What is expected to avoid domestic violence?

Indian Constitution focuses upon the right to live with dignity for everyone. Despite this, there are many people in the country who could not live with the dignity due to man-made patriarchy social norms. Domestic violence is one such action that hinders one’s dignity.

o 1 Control


o Physical Abuse


o Sexual Abuse


o Emotional Abuse & Intimidation


o Isolation


o Verbal Abuse: Coercion, Threats, & Blame


o Using Male Privilege


o Economic Abuse


Nationally and internationally several efforts have been taken to curb domestic violence against women.


1. Government takes measures to do away with the discriminations against women.


2. Government has taken the resolution of providing equal rights to both men and women.


3. Internationally there has been Beijing declaration to curb violence especially domestic violence against women.


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