A Feminist Discourse regarding Criminal Law and Women in India.
Keywords:
Criminal Law, women, feminismAbstract
Man and woman possess the same degree of physical and mental autonomy. However, social perception is seriously erroneous in this aspect. The legal system is not an exception either. Women continue to face discrimination in spite of their rights being protected by the Indian Constitution and numerous other laws. Throughout, this pattern is apparent. Since men founded the majority of significant institutions, it stands to reason that they have a male perspective on and comprehension of women's circumstances. A housewife's domestic duties are seen as "unproductive." When it comes to similar job, working women are paid less than their male counterparts. Their freedom of mobility is frequently restricted by their own family's superiors in the name of tradition.
The goal of feminism is to identify and comprehend how women are treated in the legal, political, social, and economic spheres. Criminal laws that pertain to women's rights address a range of offenses against them, as discussed in feminist theory. It is acknowledged that new rights progressively come out of the old ones' wombs.
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India is a signatory to International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), Cairo, Sep. 1994.
India is a signatory to International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), Cairo, Sep. 1994.
Article 15(3) of Indian Constitution makes special provision for women and children. Article 42 provides for maternity relief. Article 51(e) renounce practices derogatory of women
“Women in India, as is well known, have never been treated well even at home or while at work.” --- The object and Reason of “The National Commission for Women Act, 1990.
