I am now conducting research on violence against women. To acquire data on age, types of violence, areas, and how it has changed over time, I have been consulting both official government websites and non-governmental organisations. Additionally, I'm doing it in the context of urbanisation, focusing particularly on the effects of COVID-19 and crucial factors like migration, unemployment, and literacy rates. I'll be contrasting Delhi and Mumbai, two of India's main metropolises.
“You can recognize survivors of abuse by their courage. When silence is so very inviting, they step forward and share their truth so others know they aren’t alone.”Jeanne McElvaney
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, gender-based violence, which was already a major global issue before the pandemic, has become more severe. Many women have been locked with their abusers and cut off from social contact and support networks due to lockdowns and other mobility restrictions. The capacity of many women to flee abusive situations has been further hampered by rising economic precarity. The likelihood of child marriage, female genital mutilation, and human trafficking will also increase as a result of the economic and social instability brought on by COVID. In addition, the pandemic has made women leaders more vulnerable to reaction, which has resulted in online and physical threats, abuse, and harassment. Regardless of the position they hold, violence against women leaders might impede them from performing their job. My research intends to investigate this in depth and develop appropriate answers for it.Read More
