"Atrocities against women are on the rise. What types of women are the victims
of violence? What types of males are the perpetrators of crimes? Could any
theoretical analysis be offered for explaining the etiology of violence by males
against females? Will taking up the cudgel by women s organizations on behalf of
the victims and women s self-awareness and using bold and courageous steps to
face the physical and mental torture and sexual harassment prove effective? This
book examines these aspects and some more crucial issues with a sociological
perspective. It also assesses the issue as to how the victims of violence face
the shock and