Domestic Violence: Causes,Impact and Remedial Measures

Abstract

It is apparent, that over the past few decades, a host of issues related to women are discussed and vigorously debated on various platforms. One of the most important aspects of this discourse has been that of violence against women and within that area close attention is being paid to domestic violence, that is, violence that occurs within the victim’s house or by members of her family. In this paper, issues related to the growing spread of domestic violence have been discussed citing some international references for a clearer understanding of the problem prevalent at the global level. The paper hopes to draw the attention of readers to the causative factors of domestic violence and its impact on the victim, her family and on society as a whole. Further, the paper deliberates on some measures to curb the presence of domestic violence which clearly becoming a growing menace.