CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: AN INDIAN PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Needless to say that, violence against women is undoubtedly a breach of individual rights such the right to freedom and security. The abuse of women may take the form of physical, emotional, or mental violence in the home or in the community. Women's subconscious fear of violence is a major factor in their underrepresentation in many spheres of society. Even after taking post-violence corrective measures or undergoing rehabilitation, the traumatic experience has a profound effect on their psyche. This research takes stock of the state of sexual assault against women in India today. The respondents in this research included college students, aged seventeen to twenty-two, who were interviewed in semi- structured conversations. The present scenario is quite dangerous for women, and the findings indicate just how pervasive the effects of sexual assault are on women's life. It is argued that anxiety of women and the social processes that sustain it are maintained in large part by adoption of safety or avoidance techniques by women.