Protection of Women against Domestic Violence: A Study of Working Women in Udaipur District

This Research paper is an attempt to assess Domestic Violence against women. The objective of this research paper was to study the domestic violence against working women in Udaipur district. Primary data were collected through questionnaire based on four point response scale. 50 married working women of 20-40 age group was selected for study to know their relationship with their partners. The total of the points revealed the extent of abused environment in women’s domestic life. While assessing the domestic violence against women, the responses of respondents have been analyzed to discern the extent to which they are abused by their partners. The research revealed that many women are the victims of domestic abuse.

There are different forms of abuse, and not everyone experiences all of them. Domestic Violence can be described as when one adult in a relationship misuses power to control another. It is the establishment of control and fear in a relationship through violence and other forms of abuse. The violence may involve physical abuse, sexual assault and threats. Sometimes it’s more subtle, like making someone feel worthless, not letting them have any money, or not allowing them to leave the home. Social isolation and emotional abuse can have long-lasting effects as well as physical violence.