Domestic violence against wives

Pages: 7-10
Ramanpreet Kaur (Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab)

The present study attempts to understand the problem of domestic violence against wives. The research is conducted for identifying various causes, frequency, and nature of violence against wives. Domestic violence is one of violence against women forms. The problem of domestic violence is an important issue of inquiry in our society. Domestic violence is a serious problem, which occurs in many countries. In recent years domestic violence recognized as a serious problem globally and one which not only harm full effects on family members but it also on women, children, the community and the nation. There are many cases of domestic violence publishing on newspaper every day and mostly women are victims. There are many reasons behind domestic violence such as alcohol, low education, and low income and so on. The endemic nature of violence in our as also in all other societies increases the significance of its study as well as that of the present one. The paper highlights the nature, frequency and causes of domestic violence against wives of village Phaphre Bhaike from Mansa district. It also explores the socio-economic background of the respondents.