Violence, Gender and the State - Not Just a Legal Analysis

This book examines the adequacy of laws in India as a response to sexual and gender-based violence against women.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. 'Honour' Crimes 3. Violence by the Family 4. Violence by the Community 5. Mass Crimes and Institutional Violence 6. Violence in the Cyberspace 7. Relevant International Standards 8. Conclusion

About the author

Dr. Saumya Uma is a Professor of law and heads the Centre for Women's Rights at the Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, India. She teaches, writes, and speaks at the intersections of gender, human rights, and the law.

Summary

This book examines the adequacy of laws in India as a response to sexual and gender-based violence against women.

Product details

• Authors: Saumya Uma, Saumya (O.p. Jindal Global University Uma, Uma Saumya
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032312798
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3231279-8
• No. of pages: 248
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Humanities (general); Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law; Sociology, LAW / General, Criminal law & procedure, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Violence in Society, India, LAW / Gender & the Law, Politics & government, Regional Studies, Gender & the law, Politics and government, Legal aspects of criminology, Regional / International studies, Gender studies, gender groups, Social Law, Crime and criminology, Crime & criminology, Criminology: legal aspects, Law and society, gender issues, Criminal law: procedure and offences, Social law and Medical law