Gender-based violence across most Indian states declined in the past half-a-decade, according to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS). However, the prevalence remains high in bigger states.
Context
Gender-based violence across most Indian states declined in the past half-a-decade, according to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS). However, the prevalence remains high in bigger states.
About
Key-finding of the Survey
Spousal violence
Physical violence during pregnancy
Sexual violence against young women
What led to increase in violence (sexual, physical, mental)?
The trend can be attributed to
Unemployment and illiteracy leads to reduced autonomy and say in family decisions by the female members.
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