Reported spousal violence declines across India, but rises sharply in Kerala: NFHS-6
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Why in news
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) reported a decline in the national rate of spousal violence against married women while highlighting sharp regional disparities.
Background
The national rate of spousal violence declined from 29.2% to 22.3% in NFHS-6. Kerala saw a sharp increase in violence, while Karnataka recorded a steep decline from 44.4% to 14.1%.
Facts for Prelims
- FactNational spousal violence rate in NFHS-6: 22.3%
- FactTelangana spousal violence rate: 30.8%
- FactNational rate of sexual violence before age 18 among women aged 18-29: 0.7%
- FactRural-urban divide: Higher rates of domestic violence reported in rural areas across most states
For Mains
Q. Analyze the socio-cultural factors contributing to the regional disparities in spousal violence across different states in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Rural-urban disparity: Geographic accessibility to reporting mechanisms and social policing in rural hinterlands
- Regional heterogeneity: Divergent state-level progress in gender-based violence mitigation and social awareness
- Data-driven policy: Utilizing NFHS-6 metrics to target state-specific interventions for domestic violence
Keywords: Gender-based violence · Socio-cultural disparity · NFHS-6 · Rural-urban divide · Domestic violence
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