Family Violence in India: Human Rights, Issues, Actions and International Comparisons

Book Details:

• Author / Editor: Swati Shirwadkar

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2009

• ISBN: 9788131602249

• Pages: 484

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches

• Release Date: 01-01-2009

About the Book:
This compelling volume presents an in-depth exploration of family violence from a human rights perspective, delving into the socio-cultural dynamics and patriarchal structures that fuel abuse within the family. Despite significant research highlighting the various forms of family violence worldwide, the issue continues to be viewed as a private matter in many societies, often shielded by a culture of silence.

Through cross-cultural research, the book explores family violence in the context of globalization and development, particularly focusing on its intersection with patriarchal ideologies. Drawing from countries like the U.S., Canada, Germany, U.K., France, and Armenia, it highlights the complexities of legal interventions, the special groups affected, and the local barriers to change.

The articles in this volume emphasize the need for both qualitative and quantitative research and discuss limitations in intervention strategies. It provides an integrative approach to addressing the global and local challenges of family violence and aims to guide social change for a more inclusive and just society.

This book will be highly valuable to anyone working in sociology, human rights, social work, and gender studies.

About the Author / Editor:
Swati Shirwadkar is a Professor and Head of the Department of Sociology at the University of Pune. She specializes in violence against women, sexuality, and social change. Swati has been a Visiting Professor and Diversity Fellow at S.F. Austin State University, USA, and has received the Shastri Indo-Canadian Fellowship for research in Canada. She has published widely in national and international journals and is an authority on issues related to gender, violence, and social transformation.