Global Situations of Violence against Women for Schedule Tribes
S. Anushya
Ph.D Research Scholar, Department of Political Science & Public Administrations, Annamalai University Annamalainagar, Tamil Nadu, India
J.Subramaniyan
Associate Professor & Coordinator, Department of Political Science & Public Administrations, Annamalai University Annamalainagar, Tamil Nadu, India.
The study examines the global situation of violence against women within Scheduled Tribes, a demographic that faces acute and multifaceted marginalization. Indigenous women often face unique challenges rooted in historical marginalization, cultural discrimination, and socio-economic disparities. Across various regions, incidents of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking disproportionately affect tribal women, exacerbating their vulnerability. The research examines the prevalence, types, and underlying causes of violence against these women, drawing on case studies from various countries to provide a comprehensive analysis. It explores the socio-cultural, economic, and legal contexts that perpetuate this violence and evaluates the effectiveness of current interventions and policies. In many cases, legal frameworks inadequately address the specific needs of indigenous women, leading to a lack of protection and justice. Limited access to education and healthcare further perpetuates their susceptibility to violence. The intersectionality of gender, ethnicity, and socio-economic factors creates a complex web of discrimination, hindering the empowerment of tribal women. Efforts to combat this issue require a multi-faceted approach, encompassing legal reforms, culturally sensitive awareness programs, and economic initiatives to uplift tribal communities. Collaboration between governments, NGOs, and local communities is essential to break the cycle of violence and promote the rights and well-being of indigenous women worldwide. By shedding light on the systemic nature of the abuse faced by tribal women, the study aims to inform more inclusive and effective global strategies to combat violence against women. The findings underscore the necessity of culturally sensitive approaches and the empowerment of indigenous communities to foster a world where the rights and dignity of all women are upheld.
Ackerson, L. K., Kawachi, I., Barbeau, E. M., & Subramanian, S. V. (2008). Effects of individual and proximate educational context on intimate partner violence: a population-based study of women in India. American journal of public health, 98(3), 507-514.Ahmad, J., Khan, N., & Mozumdar, A. (2021). Spousal violence against women in India: A social–ecological analysis using data from the National Family Health Survey 2015 to 2016. Journal of interpersonal violence, 36(21-22), 10147-10181.Babu, B. V., & Kar, S. K. (2009). Domestic violence against women in eastern India: a population-based study on prevalence and related issues. BMC public health, 9(1), 1-15.Bhattacharya, H. (2017). Narrating love and violence: Women contesting caste, tribe, and state in Lahaul, India. Rutgers University Press.Bhongale, D. J. K. (2021). Reality of Justice for Atrocities on Schedule Cast and Schedule Tribes under Indian Constitution. Available at SSRN 4312008.Dalal, K., & Lindqvist, K. (2012). A national study of the prevalence and correlates of domestic violence among women in India. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, 24(2), 265-277.Dhal, S. (2018). Situating tribal women in gender discourse: a study of the socio-economic roots of gender violence in Odisha. Indian Journal of Public Administration, 64(1), 87-102.Gautam, N. (2019). Crime against scheduled caste women a sociological study with special reference to agra district.Hans, A. (2014). Scheduled Tribe Women in Odisha. Odisha review, 71(4), 26-39.Heritage, G. (2020). Domestic Violence Against Tribal Women in Assam With Special Reference to Mising and Tiwa Community.Kavi, R. (2018). Empowerment of Tribal Women: An Anthropological Perspective. The Researchers' International Research Journal, 4(3), 1-6.McDuie-Ra, D. (2012). Violence against women in the militarized Indian frontier: Beyond “Indian culture” in the experiences of ethnic minority women. Violence Against Women, 18(3), 322-345.Mehta, S., & Khan, Z. A. (2022). Infringement of Human Rights of the Schedule Tribes in India. NUJS J. Regul. Stud., 7, 79.Nayak, K. V., & Alam, S. Change in Gender Relations: Re-Visiting Gender-Based Violence in Tribal Communities of India. In Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Sustainable Development (pp. 257-261). CRC Press.Rakshita, P. (2021). Tribal women of India: International and national safeguards–a comparative study. Commonwealth Law Bulletin, 47(1), 143-174.Ramanandi, A. J., Bhattacherjee, S., Tirkey, L., & Dasgupta, P. (2023). Domestic violence during lockdown: A comparative study among reproductive age group tribal women in a sub-Himalayan district of India. MRIMS Journal of Health Sciences.Ramesh, B. Rights of Scheduled Tribes: Challenges and Issues. Status of Scheduled Tribes in Telangana State, 1.Saikia, P. (2020). Domestic violence and women empowerment: an evaluative studyof tribal women. PalArch's Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 17(6), 10370-10374.Saranya, R. The relative position of women scheduled tribes in tamilnadu: present scenario. literary endeavour, 224.Sharma, A. (2022). Violence Against Tribal Women at Workplace A Comparative Study of Rajaborary Estate and Ranchi District.
