Women, Media and Violence

Book Details

• Author: Vidya Jain

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2016

• ISBN: 9788131607657

• Pages: 260

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

In patriarchal societies, women are subjected to subordination on a daily basis, irrespective of their class. Women have historically been treated as the "other," who required control, subordination, and differential treatment. This gender inequality extends across various facets of life including economic security, health, personal safety, and political rights. Women and young girls experience these issues in distinct ways, largely due to physical, emotional, and material differences that arise from entrenched socio-economic and political inequalities between men and women.

Despite constitutional provisions and affirmative action intended to establish gender equality, women continue to face a range of challenges, especially when it comes to violence and rape, which have sparked widespread public protests and debates about improving women’s safety. This book analyzes the multifaceted issues concerning women in contemporary society, examining the gender-based violence, media representations, and literary reflections on the topic.

It is a valuable resource for scholars interested in gender studies, media studies, and sociology, offering important insights into women's rights, equality, and empowerment.

Contents

1. Gandhian Feminism – Vidya Jain

2. Engendering Security through Egalitarianism – Bernedette Muthien

3. Revisiting Feminist Thought in Contemporary Times – Rashmi Jain

4. She Must Not Accept, She Must Challenge – Ranjit Kaur and Sapna Newar

5. Women’s Indecent Portrayal in Media – Chanchal Sinha and Prateeksha Tyagi

6. Child Sexual Abuse: Unearthing the Quiet Corners of ‘Home’ – Ritu Sen

7. Indian Fiction – Ruchi Sharma

8. Emotional Abuse – Priyanka Sharma

9. Traditions, Honour, and Women Security in a Global Context – Ramesh Kumar

10. Gender Inequality and Women’s Empowerment – Rameshwar Jat and Rinku Bala

11. Social Protection of Women Workers in Informal Sector in India – Subrata S. Satapathy

12. Work Without Fear – Shikha Sharma

13. Domestic Violence Against Women – Chandra Kumari

14. Nutritional Status of Middle Aged Urban Women in Jaipur – Kanika Varma and Aachu Agarwal

15. Twilight Years – Shubha Dube and Pooja Sharma

About the Author

Vidya Jain is a Professor of Political Science, Director of the Centre for Gandhian Studies, and Principal at Maharani College, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. She specializes in Gandhian and Peace Studies and has been a prominent voice in the gender equality and nonviolence fields. She has authored several books and is a member of the International Peace Research Association (IPRA). Her scholarly contributions also include translating her work into Chinese. Vidya is deeply involved in promoting Gandhian principles across the globe.

Rashmi Jain is the Director of the Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy at Maharani College, University of Rajasthan. With her research focused on Development Communication, Gender Studies, and Sociology of Law, Rashmi advocates for destitute women and citizen's rights through civil society collaborations in Rajasthan. She has also been an active member of the International Sociological Association's Research Committee on Sociology of Law.