PHYSICAL SCIENCE OPTIONAL

FATHIMA.S
GREESHMA
SALJANA
SHYAMA
MANJULA
ATHIRA.V
BIJILA.A.V

"Yatra Naaryasthu poojyanthe

Ramanethe thatra devathaha"

(Where women are treated with

dignity and Womanhood is
worshipped, there roam the gods)

What is sexual abuse ???

Sexual abuse refers
to any action that pressures or
coerces someone to do something
sexually they dont want to do.

EXAMPLES
Unwanted touching
Unwanted or violent sexual activity
Rape or attempted rape
Touching body parts without their
permission;it is also rape
Sexual commends
Even family members have any right
to touch you without permission.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

The term used to describe this exploding problem of

violence within our homes is Domestic Violence. It
may in various forms such as physical, sexual or
emotional. One of the reasons for it being so
prevalent is the conventional and foolish mind set of
the society that women are physically and
emotionally weaker than the males. Though women
today have proved themselves in almost every field
of life affirming that they are no less than men, the
reports of violence against them are much larger in
number than against men.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN INDIA

Domestic violence in India is endemic
Around 70% of women in India are
victims of domestic violence.
Physical injury is the most visible form.
Emotional abuse& sexual assault is
another common form.
It is prevalent in all castes, socioeconomic classes
and religious groups and regions.

PHASE

TYPE OF VIOLENCE

PRE-BIRTH

Sex selective abortion, effects

of battering during pregnancy
on birth

INFANCY

Female infanticide, physical,

sexual and psychological
abuse

GIRLHOOD

Child marriage, incest, female

genital mutilation, child
prostitution and pornography.

ADOLESCENCE AND
ADULTHOOD

Dating and courtship violence,

incest, sexual abuse in the
workplace, rape,sexual
harassment, forced
prostitution and pornography,
trafficking in women, marital
rape, dowry abuse, forced
pregnancy
Forced suicide of widows for

GENDER BIAS IN INDIA

In ancient India women enjoyed equal status with man in all fields of
life, she received the same education like man. During the medieval
period, the status of women went down . Today her position is equal
to that of men, socially, economically, educationally, politically and
legally.

India was one of the first countries in the world to give women the
right to vote.
The Indian Constitution is one of the most progressive in the world,
and guarantees equal rights for men and women.

women's concerns are still given second priority almost everywhere.

They continue to face discrimination and marginalisation, both
subtle and blatant .

ROLE OF EDUCATION SECTOR

Reforming policy within the education sector
Improving institutional response in schools
Improving the attitudes and skills of
educators
Expanding school based counseling
Sex education
Awareness program
Karate classes
Community mobilization

OW TO PREVENT SEXUA
ABUSE IN INDIA???

Recognize sexual abuse and eve teasing

Beware when someone touches your
body parts
Be Aware during play and parties
Give courage to children
Appreciate those who speak against
sexual abuse and rape
Report immediately to parents &teachers
Travel in a group
Be impartial to victims
Proper awareness

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