Domestic violence is present in almost every society of the world.

The term can be classified on

various bases. Violence against spouse, children or elderly is few of some commonly encountered
cases. There are various kinds of tactics that are adopted by the attacker against the victim.
Physical abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse or deprivation, economical deprivation/
abuse, etc. are the most common kinds of abuses that are faced by the victims.

Women and children are often the soft targets.A significant number of deaths are taking place on
daily basis, as a result of domestic violence only. Illiteracy, economical dependency on men folk
and the otherwise male dominated society is some of the attributing factors to the problem.
Dowry is one of the leading causes that results in violence against the newly-wed brides. Physically
assaulting women, making horrendous remarks and depriving them of basic humanly rights are
often showcased in many parts of the country. Similarly, children are also made the target of this
inhuman behaviour.

Serious in-sighting is required in the matter. The double standards and hypocrisy of the society
members is evident in such matters. Many times, the abuser is either psychotic in behaviour or
requires psychological counselling for this errant behaviour. But generally domestic violence is a
result of cumulative irresponsible behaviour demonstrated by a section of the society. Not only
the abuser is the main culprit but those who are allowing it to happen and behave like a mute
spectator are the partners of the crime. Recently,in Malaysia ,a campaign was launched by
Malaysian Women Association to cope with the situation.The main motive of the campaign was to
motivate the individuals of the society to raise their voice against the domestic violence happening
in home and around. The campaign was a big hit and successfully managed to draw the attention
of crowds towards this issue.

Government has also made and enforced domestic violence act. The rules have been introduced in
section Domestic Violence Act 1994.Law gives an effective shelter and deals strictly with the
culprits. But making a law is not sufficient. People will have to awake and arise. They have to be
told about their rights and duties. Every human being deserves the basic honour and respect. No
one is entitled to take law in his hands. Besides, the law enforcement, domestic violence have
deeper roots. It is the mentality of the society that covets an overhauling. Society is in-turn
nothing but the constitution of individuals. Every individual should make the necessary
amendments and the society will change. It is the high time to raise voice against the injustice
happening to self and others. Domestic violence has no place in the modern society and should be
strongly dealt with.