The fear that stalks : gender-based violence in public spaces

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Law Library — 3rd Floor Collection (3rd floor)

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HV6250.4.W65 F42 2014
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Available

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Summary

What are the underlying causes and consequences of gender-based violence in public spaces? Who defines what comprises the "public space"-and why are those spaces so often barred not only to women, but also the poor, transgender people, and others outside the narrow definition of "normal"?

The Fear That Stalks brings together scholars from a range of disciplines and activists from the women's movement to explore the causes, nature, and consequences of gender-based violence. These powerful and articulate essays draw connections between diverse forms of violence, such a sexual harassment, sexual assault, honor killing, tonsuring, rape, and homicide. The book also offers suggestions for policy changes that can help address the pervasive problem of gender-based violence, and make our societies safe for men and women alike.

Contents

  • Foreword p. vii
  • The Fear That Stalks: Gender-based Violence in Public Spaces p. 1 Urvashi Butalia
  • Masculinity and its Role in Gender-based Violence in Public Spaces p. 13 Sanjay Srivastava
  • Gendered Usage of Public Spaces: A Case Study of Mumbai p. 51 Shilpa Phadke
  • Gendered Claims of Citizenship and Notions of Honour and Stigma p. 81 Flavin Agnes
  • 'Neutral' Laws or 'Moral' Codes: Controlling and Recreating Sexuali ties/Intimacies p. 143 Rukmini Sen
  • Gender-based Violence Faced by Hijras in Public Spaces in Urban India p. 173 Priti Prabhughate and Ernest Noronha and Alka Narang
  • Redeeming 'Honour' through Violence: Unravelling the Concept and its Application p. 197 Prem Chowdhry
  • Gender-based Violence in Public Spaces: Consequences and Cost p. 238 Nandita Bhatla
  • Women and Homelessness p. 263 Shivani Chaudhry and Amita Joseph and Indu Prakash Singh
  • Role of Media in Addressing Gender-based Violence in Public Spaces p. 301 Mohuya Chaudhuri
  • Notes on Contributors p. 332

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