Abuse of Women:Causes, Consequences & Prevention-A Survey of College Going Youth

Even in the twenty first century, a significant number of women are abused in every corner of the globe. Both developed and developing countries are on the same boat regarding the treatment of their women. In India, women are still treated as commodities. Youth unemployment, poverty in general, use of drugs, dowry and economic dependence of women are found to be associated with the abuse of women and domestic violence. The consequences of abuse undermine women's freedom and human rights and it becomes the victim's nightmare throughout her life. Education, economic independence of women and exemplary/quick punishment by the judicial system may bring positive change in the minds of people and society at large.