Imagine a small town where everyone knows each other. Life here is usually quiet and peaceful, with little crime to speak of. But one day, things take a dark turn when a series of incidents begin to unfold. Someone starts
Acid attack was recognized as a separate offense in India after the implementation of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, of 2013. However, it has been prevalent around the globe since the 17th century AD with the first recorded case occurring
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Domestic Violence is one of the major concerns globally. In India, 29 percent of women in the age group of 15- 49 years face spousal violence and 3% of them experience physical abuse
Violence against women is highly prevalent, yet we all try to steer clear from the discourse about the same. Most of us also perceive it to be a personal issue and remain ignorant about the global nature of this social
Obstetric Violence refers to any form of mistreatment, abuse, or disrespect experienced by women during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period. This can encompass various acts perpetrated by healthcare professionals, such as verbal and physical abuse, unnecessary medical procedures, or
We should consider Domestic Violence as a major issue because of its devastating consequences on women’s mental health. According to data, every 1 in 3 women globally endure physical or sexual violence in their lives, and around 30% of women
On 21st November 2023, a 16-year-old queer make-up artist Pranshu died by suicide as a result of overwhelming cyberbullying due to their gender identity. Cyberbullying is a type of a broader behavioural tendency called bullying. What is bullying? Bullying refers
Impact of Media Violence on Mental Health How often do you witness violence while engaging with media? Which modes of media portray violence? Digital media has become an integral part of people’s lives today. Most people are exposed to media
As we know information related to domestic violence has largely focused on women as the victims and men as the perpetrators. Domestic Violence against men tends to go unrecognised since men are less likely to admit to or report such
Witnessing Domestic Violence in Childhood Usually, the problems of children from domestic violence homes are easily ignored. The parents try their best to keep their children away from episodes of such, plus the signs are sometimes so subtle that the
