Author: Kush Hatui & Dr. Pankaj Kumar Paul
Abstract: Aims/Purpose: This paper tries to make a study of impact of education on domestic violence with respect to economic status of the households in Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. Methodology: This study is quantitative in nature followed by descriptive survey among 200 households in Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. Student’s t-test has been applied to examine the test of hypothesis. Findings: Significant difference in attitude exists among the households towards impact of education on domestic violence with respect to economic status. The APL type of households have the lower level of domestic violence compared the BPL level of households. Comments: Education is regarded as an important milestone of diminishing domestic violence because it enables them to face the challenges, to confront their traditional role and change their life. Proper education improves people’s understanding of the world around them, making them less susceptible to the influence of others.
Keywords: Domestic violence, Physical violence, Psychological abuse, Economic status
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