Violence against Women in marital relationships post pandemic: A Social Work Perspective

Authors

  • Dr. Indrani Ghatak Assistant Professor (PGDM-HRM), Xavier Institute of Social Service, Jharkhand (India). image/svg+xml

Keywords:

COVID– 19, Cohesive society, Domestic Violence, Lockdown, Justice, Pandemic, Social Work

Abstract

In the present situation, when entire country was facing the unabated spread of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), domestic violence against women remains unaddressed as it was before. This pandemic triggered this attitude. This paper will try to address the plight of victims who are facing violence within closed doors of ‘safe home’. The unexpected physical, mental and financial worries and anxieties fuelled domestic violence against women. During this pandemic, there is an alarming rise in the number of registered cases of domestic violence according to recent statistics. During pandemic period, women were locked with their perpetrators which intensified the occurrences of domestic violence. Victims are not in a position to access most avenues for help which are non – functional due to the outbreak of the pandemic. The main objectives of the study were to identify the victims and their perception about rise in occurrences of domestic violence in this pandemic. Through interviews of victims, professionals, community people etc., the researcher will try to understand the factors aggravating domestic violence during the pandemic and also the role of professional Social Work to establish justice for the victims. To develop a cohesive society, it is pertinent to understand the perception of society in general, and victims in particular regarding domestic violence.

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Published

30-11-2021

How to Cite

Dr. Indrani Ghatak. (2021). Violence against Women in marital relationships post pandemic: A Social Work Perspective. Research Ambition an International Multidisciplinary E-Journal, 6(III), 09–13. Retrieved from http://www.researchambition.com/RA/index.php/ra/article/view/129