The Risk of Domestic Violence among Housewives in Selected Urban Area at Puducherry
Author : T Nanthini, S Sivsasankari Bon and S Chitra
Abstract :
Domestic violence affects men and women of all ages, races, religions, and incomes. However due to the secrecy of domestic violence, it is often a hidden social problem. It is estimated that one in every three women worldwide are victims of intimate partner violence. This study aimed to assess the risk of domestic violence among housewives in urban area at Puducherry. A quantitative non-experimental descriptive research design was used. Total sample of 100 were selected by using purposive sampling technique. Data were collected by using socio-demographic variables, structured knowledge questionnaire to assess the domestic violence among house wives in urban areas of Lawspet and Villianur. The findings revealed that out of 100 sample with respective of age, residence, area, duration of marital life, No. of child, education, religion all of them are in safe zone. There is no one in high risk of domestic violence. The study concluded that housewives had adequate level of knowledge towards domestic violence.
Keywords :
Domestic violence, Housewives.
