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Behind Closed Doors: A Comprehensive Review of Patterns and Perspectives on Domestic Violence in Bangladesh

DOI: 10.18535/sshj.v9i01.1602· Pages: 6640-6652· Vol. 9, No. 01, (2025)· Published: January 30, 2025
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Abstract

Domestic violence persists as a widespread and rooted problem in Bangladesh, affecting individuals, families, and society as a whole. This research analyzes the patterns, viewpoints, and ramifications of domestic abuse through secondary data sources, such as government reports, NGO publications, academic papers, and news coverage. It indicates that domestic abuse occurs in multiple forms—physical, emotional, economic, and sexual—frequently supported by deep-rooted patriarchal standards and cultural endorsement. Women, especially those from underprivileged socioeconomic origins, have the most significant psychological, physical, and economic consequences.

The results underscore the normalization of abuse stemming from cultural and religious misinterpretations, the stigma associated with victims, and insufficient institutional responses. Notwithstanding the enactment of the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act, 2010, obstacles such as insufficient awareness, inadequate enforcement, and a dearth of accessible support resources persistently impede advancement. The research also delineates the extensive effects of domestic violence on health, productivity, and intergenerational patterns of abuse.

The paper provides practical solutions, such as fortifying legal frameworks, improving victim support networks, advancing education and awareness, and economically empowering women. Moreover, community involvement, enhanced data acquisition, and cooperation with global organizations are highlighted as essential measures to address this situation.

Using a comprehensive strategy, Bangladesh can diminish the incidence of domestic violence, enhance gender equality, and increase societal welfare. This study emphasizes the necessity of collaborative efforts to eradicate domestic violence and establish a safer, more equitable future for everyone

Keywords

Bhuppa'-Bhabbhu'-Ghuru-Rato obedienceIslamic Bording SchoolMaduraReligiosity valuesSymbolic Interaction

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Dr. M.M. Enamul Aziz
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Bangladesh University, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh.
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