Women abuse is a form of human rights violation, which is like a global problem, and it affects many societies globally. Unfortunately, with a glorious history of cultural diversity, India is also not immune to such issues. Notably, as per a study conducted through the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), one-third of the population (29%) continues to use traditional forms of contraception methods. 95% of ever-married women in India have reported any physical, emotional or sexual violence associated with their husbands. This sobering figure puts into stark evidence the pressing problem of tackling and eradicating these deep-rooted societal issues.
Key Statistics on Violence Against Women in India
- Physical violence exhibits the highest rate of abuse among all, at 88. 38% of the respondents were the ones beaten up by their husbands.
- Emotional violence is also the second most common form, as it is witnessed by nearly one-third of individuals. 56% of victims.
- Sexual violence, although underreported, remains the thorn in the flesh of 17 women. 21% of victims.
- Among different regions in India, the south region is most prone to violence against women. The number is 38. 56% of victims of domestic violence are married women.
- Women who have lower socioeconomic status and whose husbands lack education are at a higher risk of facing violence.
Physical Violence
The NHFS-5 statistics show that husbands are the most dominant abusers of their women through physical violence. A staggering 88. Among victims, 38% have experienced physical violence, where slapping is the most reported (by 77%) type of violence against women (VAW). 67% of victims. Different forms of physical violence include getting struck, being shaken, or something being thrown at them (36).
An overwhelming majority of domestic violence-related homicides (62%) involved people getting restrained, and 20% originated from being punched or hit with an object. The highest percentage of bite wounds was observed in the head area (50%), followed by the legs or dragging with the teeth (21%). Among those surveyed, about three out of four revealed they were physically abused, mostly by strangling or burning (6. At a higher rate (38%), the likelihood of being threatened with a knife, gun or other weapon and intimidated by strangers (24%) rises. The most common reason (37. 29%) for students getting into physical fights is their arms being twisted or hair pulled (29.77%).
Emotional Violence
The second most common kind of violence against women in India is emotional abuse, and around 39% of the survey respondents experienced it. The majority of the reported cases, 56%, are of such victims. The forms of emotional violence reported include being ridiculed, called names, and being swearing at. Among those being harassed (16%), the ones who received threats such as physical harm or being arrested (30%) accounted for the highest (50%). Psychological reactions like being confused, guilty or sad (03%) and being yelled at or feeling unimportant (22.75%) are the 2 main psychological effects of bullying.
Sexual Violence
Sexual violence is underreported, and while it is far less frequently reported compared to physical and emotional abuse, it remains a worrying matter. 21% of victims experience it. The types of sexual violence that have been experienced include being physically forced into doing undesired sexual acts (12. Another form of sexual violence is sleep victims who are made to participate or forced to do other unwanted sexual acts (83%). The percentage of women who experienced completed or attempted rape was 02%, and forced sexual intercourse without physical violence was 9. 85%.
Regional Variations
The measures of violence against women differ significantly based on the regions across India. The south was the most affected area, with 35 %. Abuse by the husbands involves 56% of women. The other regional data has a figure of 32 for the central region. There 80% of women were revealed to have experienced violence compared to in the eastern region, the amount was 35%. 33%; Region in the west was slightly slower at 24%. Women living in the southern region had the highest rate, estimated at 90%, while the northern region’s rate was 20%. 13%. To the east, 26 is the number. The highest level of violence (29%) was from their husbands.
Socioeconomic Factors
People from lower socioeconomic groups and whose husbands have less education tend to have a higher risk of being abused. Among the socioeconomic factors, the main statistics are husbands with no education being 39. Women are 40 times more likely to be beaten or even killed by their husbands. Furthermore, the poor women in the community have 35. 29% opportunity to suffer cruelty from their husbands compared to 22%. 80% of females are from rich families. In addition, a woman has a 33% chance of experiencing physical violence by her husband if the latter one is doing heavy manual labour.
The Role of Substance Abuse
Alcohol and drug abuse, which are especially pronounced among men, are a well-known risk factor for violence against women. The NFHS-5 data reveals:
- Having an alcohol consumption habit increases the person’s risk by at least twofold (44). 01% of those men who drink more and those who do not use alcohol to commit violence against their wives were (27. 17%).
- 35 times greater are smoking men. A study showed that it was 47% more likely that husbands to act violently towards their wives were 26. 90% of cases are for those who do not use tobacco.
Conclusion
The numbers in this article point out how serious and widespread the problem of violence against women is in India. Although some actions have been taken to deal with this problem by creating legislation and public awareness campaigns, the data shows that there is a necessity for more complete and targeted interventions. Addressing the root causes of violence, like societal attitudes, addictions, and socioeconomic inequalities, is crucial in forming a safer and balanced environment for women in India. In doing so, we will be able to take the first step towards having a society where measures are put in place that will enable women to live in dignity, respect and freedom from violence.
