Unveiling Consequences Of Domestic Violence Against Women: A Study In Sakhi One Stop Centre, Golaghat, Assam

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Mahashweta Borah

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Violence Against Women is not a new phenomenon, covering a large scope worldwide. This sensitive issue shows unequal power relation between men and women globally where superiority hits the poor marginal weak category of each society, i.e., women and girls.  Domestic Violence is one of those abusive behaviour in any relationship which often demonstrates power and control over intimate partner which can be occurred in different forms, like- physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, economic abuse, psychological abuse etc that can harm one’s physical as well as mental well-being and its effects are life-shattering. This study discovers the multifaceted nature of domestic violence through a qualitative design, engaging a descriptive methodology to gather the experiences of survivors. In last few years, Assam has been troubling in the rise of domestic violence cases showing a variety in violences over women and girls. Here the researcher tried to find out the cause and consequences behind occurring Domestic Violence against women in Golaghat district by doing Case Studies with survivors in Sakhi One Stop Centre, Golaghat, Assam. The findings show unremitting nature of abuse, factors like- societal and cultural norms and its significant effects on survivors. Furthermore, the study also highlights the nuanced understanding of domestic violence and the barriers of women in seeking help.

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Mahashweta Borah. (2024). Unveiling Consequences Of Domestic Violence Against Women: A Study In Sakhi One Stop Centre, Golaghat, Assam. Educational Administration: Theory and Practice, 30(10), 85–94. https://doi.org/10.53555/kuey.v30i10.7982
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Mahashweta Borah

Research Scholar, Department of Social Work, Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Viswavidyalaya, Guwahati Unit, Rupnagar, Guwahati- 32