Sexual violence within marriage is common and manifests in various forms, including marital
rape. It has serious physical and mental health consequences and is a violation of women's …

Intimate partner or marital/spousal rape is a phenomenon with unique characteristics and
dynamics. Furthermore, it is an under-explored, under-defined, under-reported, and widely …

Dalits belong to the lowest caste in India; they are excluded from the four-fold Varna system
of Hinduism, treated as fifth Varna “panchama”, and characterized as “untouchables”, and …

Increased crime incidents, particularly crime against women, raise security concerns and
increase the non-pecuniary cost of travelling, thus deterring women from working away from …

The growing use of the internet has provided a conducive platform for miscreants to engage
in the misuse of information and communication technology (ICT). It has resulted in a …

The study examines the determinants of rapes in India using state-level data for the time
period 2001–2015. The panel model analysis indicates that there is no impact of education …

The objective of this study was to explore the association between patriarchal beliefs and
perceptions regarding gender equity among Indian police officers. Using convenience and …

In India, most women who experience domestic violence do not share their experience with
anybody or seek help. Among those who do, a “pyramid of reporting” exists. Informal …

Despite public outrage over our global “rape culture,” sexual offences continue to be
characterised by low levels of reporting, prosecution, and conviction in many countries …

The media shapes public understanding of violence against women and girls, but until now
there has been no systematic review of reporting on violence against women and girls in …