Domestic Violence Against Women in Bangladesh: Nature, Reasons and Policy Guidelines

Abstract

Domestic violence is a pattern of assault and coercive behavior including physical, sexual and psychological attacks, by a person against his/her own intimate partner. Women are more frequently the victims. Domestic violence against women in Bangladesh is a major social problems and barriers to national development. In a patriarchal society like Bangladesh woman always remain subordinate to male and sometimes become victim of repression. This article provides a scenario of different forms of domestic violence against women. As well as reasons of domestic violence i.e., social, cultural, traditional, religion, economical, legal and psychological were also explored and some policy guidelines have been suggested.

Keywords: Domestic Violence, Woman, Empowerment, Bangladesh

DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/11-8-02

Publication date: April 30^th 2021