Violence Against Women : A Diagnosis and Prescription

Abstract

Beyond national, cultural, and economic barriers, violence against women is a serious social and human rights issue. Women are still subjected to a variety of types of violence, including physical, psychological, sexual, economic, and symbolic, which are rooted in deeply ingrained patriarchal institutions and gender inequalities, notwithstanding constitutional protections and legal frameworks. By examining its sociocultural, economic, and ideological causes—such as gendered power dynamics, social conditioning, institutional indifference, and the normalization of misogyny—this essay provides a methodical diagnosis of violence against women. Using an interdisciplinary methodology influenced by feminist theory, sociological analysis, and literary discourse, the study investigates the overt and covert ways in which violence is sustained in public and private settings. In addition to legal remedies, the article promotes a prescriptive framework that prioritizes prevention, awareness, and structural improvement. It makes the case for gender-sensitive education, successful policy implementation, women's economic independence, and ethical change via literary and cultural involvement. The study emphasizes the need for collective accountability and ongoing intervention to achieve gender justice and social fairness by viewing violence against women as a systemic societal sickness rather than an isolated issue.