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Violence, Gender and the State: 'Not Just' A Legal Analysis
This book examines the adequacy of laws in India as a response to sexual and gender-based violence against women.
| Author(s) | By Saumya Uma (O.P. Jindal Global University, India). |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 248 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 22 Sept 2023 |
| Availability | POD |
This book examines the adequacy of laws in India as a response to sexual and gender-based violence against women.
1. Introduction 2. 'Honour' Crimes 3. Violence by the Family 4. Violence by the Community 5. Mass Crimes and Institutional Violence 6. Violence in the Cyberspace 7. Relevant International Standards 8. Conclusion
Dr. Saumya Uma is a Professor of law and heads the Centre for Women's Rights at the Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, India. She teaches, writes, and speaks at the intersections of gender, human rights, and the law.
