Uncovering the Taboo: Men Victimization, an Increasing but Lesser Reported Phenomena in India
Author : Sudeshna Dey
Abstract :
One issue that receives less attention and reporting is violence against men in India. In addition to examine males through the lens of Victimhood, this research attempts to comprehend the nature of violence against men and its effects on society. However, because of social norms regarding masculinity and the shame associated with male vulnerability, male suffering is frequently concealed. The report intends to highlight the gaps in current policymaking and explain how male victimization has been overlooked. In addition to discussing domestic abuse against males, this essay also discusses how our Constitution's guarantees of their fundamental rights are being violated.
It aims to highlight the gaps in the current laws against domestic abuse, which are mostly focused on women, and push for their gender-neutralization from both the victim's and the offender's points of view. The overall goal of this paper is to dispel the taboo that "mard ko dard nehi hota" (meaning "Men don't feel pain") and look for a solution that advances gender equality and makes society safer and more equitable for people of all genders.
Keywords :
Men victimization, domestic violence, gender-based violence, intimate partner violence, spouse violence, violence against men, women perpetrator, legal cases, and some acts and laws.
