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@article{189890,
        author = {Gowtham M and Nalini R},
        title = {SOCIO-ECONOMIC INEQUALITY AND THE PERSISTENCE OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN INDIA},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {943-970},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189890},
        abstract = {India’s demographic landscape and socio-economic dynamics have shifted dramatically over the last few decades. However, despite this economic progress, deep- rooted societal issues, including gender-based violence and child exploitation, continue to plague the country. The disparity in urban and rural areas and the unequal distribution of resources contribute significantly to these issues. A substantial portion of the Indian population still lives in poverty, which makes it even more vulnerable to various forms of abuse. India’s legal and constitutional commitment to upholding the rights of women and children is often contradicted by systemic failures and cultural norms that undermine these rights.
The public outcry following high-profile cases like the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape and the Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder is an indication of growing dissatisfaction with the justice system. These cases showcase the alarming extent to which women and children continue to be subjected to violence despite the existence of legal protections. In the case of the Kolkata doctor, the tragic nature of the crime points to significant gaps in hospital safety protocols, inadequate law enforcement, and societal failure to address gender violence seriously. What has followed is a series of public protests, court orders, and policy initiatives. However, these responses, though critical, often fail to produce long-lasting and meaningful reforms.},
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        month = {December},
        }