Causes and Effect of Domestic Violence against Women in Pakistan: An Analytical Study

Nabeela Falak

Sustainable Business and Society in Emerging Economies, 2022, vol. 4, issue 2, 619-626

Abstract: Purpose: Despite of implementation of many laws and legislation in Pakistan, domestic violence is still present and increasing day by day. The aim of the study is to point out what are the causes and effects of Domestic Violence (DV) against women in Pakistan. The Pakistani scenario has been described and theoretical bases are presented.Methodology: Research follows the qualitative research method as it is descriptive and analytical in nature. To make the research important, investigative, and analytical, material has also been collected through random survey. Opinions have been collected from women intellectuals, doctors, psychologists and lawyers of the country through a questionnaire.Findings: Domestic violence is not an appropriate subject for assessment, interventions, or policy reforms in Pakistan because it usually occurs within the family. According to surveys, between 35% and 70% of intimate relationship violence occurs in Pakistan. Major factors contributing to domestic violence in Pakistan include women's low levels of education and empowerment, misconceptions about Islamic beliefs, traditional customs, poverty, the dowry system, having a girl child, infertility, and drug and alcohol usage. Due to these reasons women are physically, verbally and emotionally, psychologically, sexually abused. Slapping beating, kicking against women cause physical problem.Implications: Research proves that the risk of attempting suicide is four times more in the victim of domestic violence and they are likely to develop stress, depression, and drug dependency. Study reveals that a large number of women suffer with domestic violence in Pakistan and the causes identified are preventable. Further research is also needed in this regard.

Keywords: Domestic violence; Women; Pakistan; Causes; Effects (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.26710/sbsee.v4i2.2465

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