Abstract
Women's empowerment and forced sex within marriage in rural India
Acharya,Rajib; Sabarwal,Shagun; Jejeebhoy,Shireen J.
Economic and Political Weekly 47(2): 65-69
Publication date: 2012
This paper sheds light on the role of key indicators of rural women's empowerment in India in influencing their risk of experiencing forced sex within marriage. Additionally, it also highlights the continuing influence of dowry on forced sex experiences within marriage. It argues for programmes that enhance women's autonomy within their marital homes and encourage education. Further, programmes and laws targeting the prevention of dowry exchange need to be simultaneously developed.
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