{"id":27100,"date":"2025-05-01T12:21:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T06:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/?p=27100"},"modified":"2025-05-01T12:21:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T06:51:14","slug":"sexual-abuse-of-children-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/sexual-abuse-of-children-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Sexual Abuse of Children in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sexual_Abuse_of_Children_in_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Sexual Abuse of Children in India<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevant_for_Sociology_Paper_1_Robert_K_Merton-_Deviance_and_Sociology_Paper_2_Challenges_of_Social_Transformation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>(Relevant for Sociology <\/strong><strong>Paper 1: Robert K. Merton- Deviance and Sociology <\/strong><strong>Paper 2: Challenges of Social Transformation)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >What's Inside this Blog!<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/sexual-abuse-of-children-in-india\/#Sexual_Abuse_of_Children_in_India\" title=\"Sexual Abuse of Children in India\">Sexual Abuse of Children in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/sexual-abuse-of-children-in-india\/#Relevant_for_Sociology_Paper_1_Robert_K_Merton-_Deviance_and_Sociology_Paper_2_Challenges_of_Social_Transformation\" title=\"(Relevant for Sociology Paper 1: Robert K. Merton- Deviance and Sociology Paper 2: Challenges of Social Transformation)\">(Relevant for Sociology Paper 1: Robert K. Merton- Deviance and Sociology Paper 2: Challenges of Social Transformation)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/sexual-abuse-of-children-in-india\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/sexual-abuse-of-children-in-india\/#Current_Affairs_Context\" title=\"Current Affairs Context\">Current Affairs Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/sexual-abuse-of-children-in-india\/#Sociological_Analysis\" title=\"Sociological Analysis\">Sociological Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/sexual-abuse-of-children-in-india\/#Impact_on_Children\" title=\"Impact on Children\">Impact on Children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/sexual-abuse-of-children-in-india\/#Government_and_Legal_Measures\" title=\"Government and Legal Measures\">Government and Legal Measures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/sexual-abuse-of-children-in-india\/#Issue\" title=\"Issue:\">Issue:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/sexual-abuse-of-children-in-india\/#Sociological_Solutions\" title=\"Sociological Solutions\">Sociological Solutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/sexual-abuse-of-children-in-india\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/sexual-abuse-of-children-in-india\/#PYQs\" title=\"PYQs\">PYQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/sexual-abuse-of-children-in-india\/#Read_more_Blogs\" title=\"Read more Blogs:\">Read more Blogs:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Child sexual abuse in India is a deeply rooted social issue that reflects the darker side of our social institutions<strong>. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), over 50% of sexual violence cases in India involve children<\/strong>. This heinous crime not only violates the dignity of the child but also reflects <strong>the structural problems within the patriarchal society, inadequate legal enforcement, and failure of institutions like family and school.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Affairs_Context\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Current Affairs Context<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Recently, multiple high-profile cases of child sexual abuse in shelter homes and educational institutions have shocked the nation. These incidents have highlighted lapses in implementation of the <strong>Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act<\/strong>, and a disturbing trend of silence and victim-blaming. The growing influence of <strong>social media has also exposed online sexual exploitation of children.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sociological_Analysis\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Sociological Analysis<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27102 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sociological-Analysis-13.png\" alt=\"Sociological analysis\" width=\"2524\" height=\"1876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sociological-Analysis-13.png 2524w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sociological-Analysis-13-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sociological-Analysis-13-1024x761.png 1024w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sociological-Analysis-13-150x111.png 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sociological-Analysis-13-768x571.png 768w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sociological-Analysis-13-1536x1142.png 1536w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sociological-Analysis-13-2048x1522.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2524px) 100vw, 2524px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> Structural Functionalism: According to Emile Durkheim,<\/strong> when <strong>social institutions (like family, education) fail to perform their intended functions, it leads to anomie<\/strong>\u2014a breakdown of moral norms. Child sexual abuse is a symptom of this moral breakdown, especially when the family becomes a site of violence rather than protection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> Conflict Theory \/ Marxist Perspective: From A.R. Desai\u2019s Marxist perspective<\/strong>, the issue is also linked to class-based exploitation. Children from marginalized and poor families are more vulnerable in workplaces, shelters, and even schools. Capitalist structures exploit these vulnerabilities for profit or power.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> Feminist Perspective: <\/strong>Feminist theorists argue that patriarchal structures normalize male dominance and suppress children\u2019s voices, particularly girl children. Gender socialization from a young age teaches girls to stay silent and boys to dominate. This power imbalance fuels abuse and silences victims.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> Symbolic Interactionism: <\/strong>This perspective examines how social stigma and labelling of victims discourage reporting of abuse. Victims are often blamed or ostracized, especially in close-knit rural or conservative communities, which deters legal and social action.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_on_Children\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Impact on Children<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Psychological trauma: PTSD, depression, suicidal tendencies<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Social alienation: Stigma and lack of support<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Educational disruption: Dropouts and fear of institutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Long-term impact: Affects adulthood, relationships, and trust<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_and_Legal_Measures\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Government and Legal Measures<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27103 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Government-and-_Legal-Measures.png\" alt=\"Government and Legal Measures\" width=\"2210\" height=\"1266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Government-and-_Legal-Measures.png 2210w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Government-and-_Legal-Measures-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Government-and-_Legal-Measures-1024x587.png 1024w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Government-and-_Legal-Measures-150x86.png 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Government-and-_Legal-Measures-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Government-and-_Legal-Measures-1536x880.png 1536w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Government-and-_Legal-Measures-2048x1173.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2210px) 100vw, 2210px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>POCSO Act, 2012<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Protects children (&lt;18 years) from sexual assault, harassment, and pornography<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Establishes Special POCSO Courts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Mandatory reporting by institutions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act, 2015<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Focuses on rehabilitation of abused children<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Provides child welfare committees and child care institutions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Monitors violations and enforces child safety protocols<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Issue\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Issue: <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Despite strong laws,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Implementation is weak due to corruption,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Lack of awareness,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Victim shaming.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sociological_Solutions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Sociological Solutions<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27104 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sociological-Solutions.png\" alt=\"Sociological Solutions\" width=\"2050\" height=\"1346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sociological-Solutions.png 2050w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sociological-Solutions-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sociological-Solutions-1024x672.png 1024w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sociological-Solutions-150x98.png 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sociological-Solutions-768x504.png 768w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sociological-Solutions-1536x1009.png 1536w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sociological-Solutions-2048x1345.png 2048w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sociological-Solutions-120x80.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2050px) 100vw, 2050px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Family as a safe space:<\/strong> Promote awareness of positive parenting and children&#8217;s rights.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>School-based interventions:<\/strong> Include gender sensitization and POCSO awareness in curricula.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Community action:<\/strong> Use of local governance (<strong>Panchayats, SHGs)<\/strong> to monitor and report abuse.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>NGO-Government collaboration:<\/strong> Strengthen childline services and survivor rehabilitation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Social media regulation:<\/strong> Monitor online child abuse and prosecute swiftly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The sexual abuse of children in India is not merely a criminal issue\u2014it is a grave sociological crisis that reflects deep-seated structural flaws in our social, familial, and institutional systems. Despite comprehensive laws like the <strong>POCSO Act and Juvenile Justice Act, implementation gaps, cultural silence, and patriarchal norms<\/strong> continue to endanger children\u2019s safety and dignity. A holistic response requires more than punitive measures; it demands a <strong>transformative change in social attitudes, community participation, and institutional accountability.<\/strong> Only when families become safe havens, schools empower rather than suppress, and society upholds the rights of every child, can we hope to build a future free from the trauma of abuse.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PYQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>PYQs<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Paper<\/span> 1 \u2013<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Discuss the role of family in the reproduction of social inequalities. (2023)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Examine the impact of patriarchy on the process of socialization of children in Indian society. (2022)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Discuss the sociological perspectives on deviance. Illustrate with examples. (2021)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Critically examine the relevance of Durkheim\u2019s concept of anomie in understanding contemporary social problems. (2020)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Examine the role of social norms and values in the perpetuation of gender-based violence. (2018)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Examine the impact of social disorganization on youth deviance and crime. (2016)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Paper<\/span> 2 \u2013<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Discuss the changing nature of child-parent relationships in contemporary Indian society. (2023)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Examine the challenges to child protection in India and the role of social institutions in addressing them. (2022)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Critically examine the effectiveness of child protection laws like POCSO in ensuring child rights in India. (2021)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">What are the major issues related to children and youth in India? Suggest sociological measures for improvement. (2020)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Explain how patriarchy and caste intersect to increase the vulnerability of children and women in India. (2019)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Discuss how media and technology have contributed to the rise in crimes against children in India. (2018)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Evaluate the role of NGOs and civil society in promoting child rights and preventing abuse. (2017)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">How effective are government policies in tackling gender-based violence and child abuse in rural India? 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