Identifying the Framework of Socio - Legal Agencies of Gender Violence in Indian Sub Continent- The Tripartite Variation of Region, Religion and Culture.”

Abstract

The research paper seeks to study the phenomenon of Gender violence in the Indian sub continent, with special emphasis on the Sociological and legal agencies. The study caters to address the variations brought about by the regional, religious and cultural impact factors in dealing with the issue of Gender violence inIndia and her immediate neighbouring countries-Pakistan, Srilanka andBangladesh. These countries have been chosen because of the pertinent religious and cultural patterns, with Muslims dominating inPakistan andBangladesh and Tamils calling shots inSri Lanka and a mix of such religions inIndia. Secondly, the proposal also seeks to venture into specific regions of tribal dominating North East of India and tribes of Chhattisgarh. My previous project was on North East, so I am intrigued to study more about the area and endeavour to bring about a watershed upliftment in the lives of women there. The proposed research work seeks to target the societal norms and legal agencies combating with the regional, religious and cultural variations of the four countries.