“Paradox of Protection: Violence Against Women in Tamilnadu – A Socio-Legal Analysis”

Paradox of Protection: Violence Against Women in Tamil Nadu – A
Socio-Legal Analysis examines the contradiction between the
existence of extensive legal safeguards for women and the persistent
prevalence of violence against them in society. Despite constitutional
guarantees, progressive legislation such as the Protection of Women
from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the Dowry Prohibition Act,
1961, and various criminal law amendments aimed at ensuring
women’s safety, women in Tamil Nadu continue to face domestic
abuse, sexual harassment, dowry-related violence, honor-based
crimes, and workplace discrimination. Tamil Nadu, often recognized
for its educational progress and social development, still reflects
deep-rooted patriarchal norms and structural inequalities that hinder
the effective implementation of protective laws.