An Analysis of Sexual Abuse of Women In India : A Social Crime Study

Authors

  • Nishtha  Research Scholar, Department of Law, Capital University, Jharkhand
  • Dr. Nagendra Kumar Sharma  Associate Professor, Supervisor, Department of Law, Capital University, Jharkhand.
  • Dr. Ajit Singh  Assistant Professor, Co-Supervisor, Department of Law, Capital University, Jharkhand
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Keywords:

Sexual Abuse, Crime, Women, Violence

Abstract

The study was fundamentally exploratory, as its title suggests, focussing exclusively on the themes discussed without the intention of offering definitive solutions to existing issues. Exploratory research aims to clarify the nature of the issue and does not seek to produce conclusive proof; instead, it enhances our understanding of the situation. The examination employed a non-probability testing method, notably utilising convenience sampling to gather data. The data was gathered with the overview method via an online survey administered through the 'Google Doc research tool'. Approximately one hundred (100) women from urban locations, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune, participated in the study. The news media, encompassing print, electronic, and internet formats, has been recognised as a principal contributor to the cultivation of vulnerabilities and anxieties, rather than aiding individuals in managing these sentiments of unease. Thus, it is inferred from the hypothesis that the persistent reporting of crimes against women increases the vulnerability and danger faced by metropolitan women.

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2023-10-30

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Volume 10, Issue 5, September-October-2023

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Nishtha, Dr. Nagendra Kumar Sharma, Dr. Ajit Singh, "An Analysis of Sexual Abuse of Women In India : A Social Crime Study" International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Print ISSN : 2395-6011,Volume 10, Issue 5, pp.715-724, September-October-2023.