Braking the Silence

By: Kathad, Dilip M.

Breaking the Silence: Understanding and Preventing Domestic Violence by Dr. Dilip M. Kathad provides a comprehensive socio-legal analysis of domestic violence in India. The book examines domestic violence as a serious social, psychological, and legal issue that affects individuals, families, and communities. It highlights the various forms of abuse-physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, and economic-and explains how these forms of violence often remain hidden due to social stigma, cultural silence, and economic dependency.The work explores the experiences of victims, the behavioral patterns of perpetrators, and the cycle of abuse that sustains domestic violence within households. It also discusses the impact of violence on children, families, and society at large. The book analyzes the legal framework addressing domestic violence, including the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and recent reforms under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6209780237
• ISBN13: 9786209780233
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"