The Etymology of Gender Violence (SDG-5) in Anthropocene: India
Siba Prasad Mishra *
Department of Civil Engineering, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Durga Prasad Mishra
KIIT School of Management, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Saswat Mishra
Department of Civil Engineering, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Gender equality measures the human right of a nation. Feminist encounters are common in modern society and gender inequality is mounting in India during the present Anthropocene epoch (1950 onwards). Gender-based violence (GBV) has a myriad of adverse effects but is under-reported in India. The Paris Protocols of Agenda-2030 stipulate Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for all sex and age groups of Hom sapiens. The present investigation emphasizes the theoretical perceptions and statistical approaches to comprehending GBVs (SDG-5) in India.
The present work involves the qualitative investigation of the frequency, physical appearance, and socio-demographic factors that correlate with gender equality and girl-child empowerment (SDG-5) during the Anthropocene epoch and finding means for both social and legal achievement. Feministic violence is mainly grounded upon childhood marriage, humane trafficking, female genital mutilation, etc. Achieving gender equality, and empowering all girls under hunger, war, climate challenges (CC), men dominance, and environmental exploitation, during the Anthropocene epoch.
India has recently ranked top in population than China. The pandemic COVID 19 has challenged the life/livelihood of Indians. Peculiar results of women and girl child atrocities are unexpectedly high in states like Assam, Odisha, and Delhi. During the last decade, the dowery and rapes reduced but intimate partner violence and kidnapping are mounting during biological disasters. The transformation of males' outlook toward their partners must be changed to achieve the SDG-5 goals.
Keywords: Anthropocene, gender equality, SDG-5, women's healthcare, United Nations, gender violence
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