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Original Research Articles                      Volume : 10, Issue:1, January, 2021

PRINT ISSN : 2319-7692
Online ISSN : 2319-7706
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Editor-in-chief: Dr.M.Prakash
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Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci.2021.10(1): 259-263
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2021.1001.031


Lockdown Impact: Domestic Violence against Women and Girl
N. Rani*, K. Duhan, P. Kumari and Komal
I.C. College of Home Science, CCS HAU, HISAR, India
*Corresponding author
Abstract:

Governments across the world have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by imposing restrictions on various activities of citizen. The Indian government alas imposed strict lockdown all over the country. The lockdown initially meant for 3 weeks has been extended thrice for a total duration of about 10 weeks. This review paper looks specifically at prevalence of domestic violence during lockdown. COVID-19 has a significant impact on individuals, families, and countries equally. People have to deal with the consequences of the infection as well as the preventive measures taken to control the infection such as isolation, social distancing, and restriction on movements. The lockdown has had completely different implications on women than men. Domestic violence (DV) is a gender-based violence that happens at homes and usually involves the spouse or partner or other family members. Increased rates of violence against women and children also reported during lockdown. Due to lockdown victims are distanced from their regular support systems or making it difficult for them to call out for help. A report of National Commission of Women (NCW) shows that within two weeks a 100% rise in complaints of domestic violence cases.


Keywords: Lockdown, Domestic violence, Pandemic, Barriers, Effects of COVID-19

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Rani, N., K. Duhan, P. Kumari and Komal. 2021. Lockdown Impact: Domestic Violence against Women and Girl.Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 10(1): 259-263. doi: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2021.1001.031
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