Sociocultural and Legal Aspects of Violence Against Men

Autor: Sanjay Deshpande
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Journal of Psychosexual Health, Vol 1 (2019)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2631-8318
2631-8326
26318318
DOI: 10.1177/2631831819894176
Popis: Abstract Domestic violence is always discussed in relation to women. Man is always considered as the perpetrator. However, because of the socioeconomic changes affecting the family structure in recent times, domestic violence is not limited to women only. Men also are abused verbally, physically, emotionally, psychologically, and sexually. Men do not report these abusive behaviors and are silent victims of the consequences. As the laws in our society favors women as victims of violence, these hapless men do not get justice for their pitiable condition in the family and society. This article attempts to explore the extent of this problem and highlights its causes and effects. There is a need for gender neutral laws for domestic violence. Domestic violence should be considered as spousal violence.
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