Abstract Violence against women is a terrible, widespread, and chronic social problem today. The incidents of violence against women are increasing in different forms in the world and in India as well. Domestic violence, sexual assault, dowry death, molestation, human trafficking, child marriage, feticide, sexual harassment at work and cyber violence are the various forms of violence against women. Even though women are progressing in the field of education, employment and public life, the issue of their safety stays a serious one. The goal of this research paper is to study the increasing incidents of violence against women from a social perspective. This study shows that patriarchal culture, gender discrimination, economic dependence, illiteracy, poverty, destitution, social constraints and customs, patriarchal ideology, and shortcomings in law enforcement are all crucial factors contributing to the increase in violence against women. The study has used descriptive and analytical method and secondary data has been used. Data from National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), World Health Organization (WHO), Census reports, research books, journals, and government reports have been used. The study has revealed that violence against women is not only a legal issue but is also linked to social systems, cultural values and thinking. Therefore, along with legal measures, social transformation, education, awareness campaigns, and the overall empowerment of women are necessary to prevent violence.
Soma P. Gondane (Sat,) studied this question.