Violence against women is the most pervasive yet least recognised Human Rights violations in the ... more Violence against women is the most pervasive yet least recognised Human Rights violations in the world. It is a profound health problem, sapping women's energy, compromising with their physical health and eroding their self-esteem. In the light of the above statement, this research article seeks to draw a comparative perspective of gender based violence in India and Pakistan. Violence against women is defined as any act of "gender-based violence that results in or is likely to result in physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of acts such as coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life." Paragraph 112 of Beijing Declaration and Programme of Action sums up the nature and effects of gender based violence-" Violence against women both violates and impairs or nullifies the enjoyment by women of their human rights and fundamental freedoms... In all societies, to a greater or lesser degree, women and girls are subjected to physical, sexual and psychological abuse that cuts across lines of income, class and culture."1 According to the Human Rights Watch, gender-based violence occurs as a cause and consequence of gender inequities. It includes a range of violent acts mainly committed by men against women, within the context of the subordinate status of females in society, which it seeks to preserve. In all societies, to varying degrees, women and girls are subjected to physical, sexual and psychological abuse that cuts across lines of income, class and culture. Such violence is recognised as a violation of human rights and a form of discrimination against women, reflecting the pervasive imbalance of power between women and men. The experience of violence can affect women in a myriad of ways that are often difficult to quantify. Injuries and health problems are common as a result of physical and sexual violence, but the psychological and emotional wounds they may also inflict are sometimes deeper and longer lasting. Violence can lead to a reduced ability of a woman to work, care for her family and contribute to society. Witnessing violence in childhood can also result in a range of behavioural and emotional problems. Women who have suffered from intimate partner violence are more likely to give birth to a low-birth weight baby, have an abortion and experience depression. In some regions, they are also more likely to contract HIV. In some cases, violence against 1United Nations. (2015). Gender Statistics-Violence against Women. Retrieved from https://unstats.un.org/unsd/gender/vaw/.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Approach and Studies, 2021
The aim of this research paper is to bring to light the influence of geopolitical imperatives in ... more The aim of this research paper is to bring to light the influence of geopolitical imperatives in the shaping of Indo-Nepal border conflicts. The geographical imperatives of Nepal’s location, brings it into India’s “sphere of influence”, which has been the cause of Nepal’s frustration over the years. India’s location in the center of South Asia, not to mention its size, has led to the feeling in its neighbouring countries that India behaves likes a “big brother”, interfering in their domestic and foreign affairs. This has led to many, especially a land locked country like Nepal to turn towards China, the other big neighbouring country to balance India. Moreover, the situation is complicated by virtue of the fact that boundaries between India and Nepal remain fuzzy owing to their colonial histories and the undulating Himalayan topography and the crisscrossing rivers. Taking these factors into mind, the paper seeks to analyse the role of geopolitics in the conflicts between India and Nepal. For this purpose, it pays special attention to the recent Kalapani border dispute. This paper thus, explores the reasons why India and Nepal have failed to arrive at a resolution since the Treaty of Peace and Friendship, concluded in 1950.
'Radicalization' has been a keyword in the public discourse on terrorism. Yet the answer to what ... more 'Radicalization' has been a keyword in the public discourse on terrorism. Yet the answer to what exactly it is, remains fuzzy. This poses a challenge not only to the scholars who aim to study it but also, to the practitioners, who aim to tackle and prevent it. Despite the ambiguities surrounding the process of radicalization, there, however, exists a set of preconceived notions about it. Islamist extremist ideology is always taken as a key factor or as a starting point in these notions. This in turn leads to faulty policy measures for tackling the problems of terrorism and radicalization, which eventually turn counter-productive. This is where the paper tries to answer its central question: 'why the current policy measures are turning out to be ineffective in tackling terrorism?' This paper attempts to bring into focus a more nuanced understanding of radicalization. By arguing that radicalization is not an individual process driven by an ideology, the paper tries to bring into focus different pathways to terrorism and how they have undergone a vast change in the era of globalization. The paper moves on to argue how the current policy measures, based on a partial understanding of the phenomenon, are turning ineffective. Special attention has been given to UK's Prevent Policy to substantiate this claim. After giving a better understanding of radicalization, the paper then turns to the policy implications emanating from this nuanced understanding. The paper ends with giving a few recommendations in the light of the above argument.
Violence against women is the most pervasive yet least recognised Human Rights violations in the ... more Violence against women is the most pervasive yet least recognised Human Rights violations in the world. It is a profound health problem, sapping women's energy, compromising with their physical health and eroding their self-esteem. In the light of the above statement, this research article seeks to draw a comparative perspective of gender based violence in India and Pakistan. Violence against women is defined as any act of "gender-based violence that results in or is likely to result in physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of acts such as coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life." Paragraph 112 of Beijing Declaration and Programme of Action sums up the nature and effects of gender based violence-" Violence against women both violates and impairs or nullifies the enjoyment by women of their human rights and fundamental freedoms... In all societies, to a greater or lesser degree, women and girls are subjected to physical, sexual and psychological abuse that cuts across lines of income, class and culture."1 According to the Human Rights Watch, gender-based violence occurs as a cause and consequence of gender inequities. It includes a range of violent acts mainly committed by men against women, within the context of the subordinate status of females in society, which it seeks to preserve. In all societies, to varying degrees, women and girls are subjected to physical, sexual and psychological abuse that cuts across lines of income, class and culture. Such violence is recognised as a violation of human rights and a form of discrimination against women, reflecting the pervasive imbalance of power between women and men. The experience of violence can affect women in a myriad of ways that are often difficult to quantify. Injuries and health problems are common as a result of physical and sexual violence, but the psychological and emotional wounds they may also inflict are sometimes deeper and longer lasting. Violence can lead to a reduced ability of a woman to work, care for her family and contribute to society. Witnessing violence in childhood can also result in a range of behavioural and emotional problems. Women who have suffered from intimate partner violence are more likely to give birth to a low-birth weight baby, have an abortion and experience depression. In some regions, they are also more likely to contract HIV. In some cases, violence against 1United Nations. (2015). Gender Statistics-Violence against Women. Retrieved from https://unstats.un.org/unsd/gender/vaw/.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Approach and Studies, 2021
The aim of this research paper is to bring to light the influence of geopolitical imperatives in ... more The aim of this research paper is to bring to light the influence of geopolitical imperatives in the shaping of Indo-Nepal border conflicts. The geographical imperatives of Nepal’s location, brings it into India’s “sphere of influence”, which has been the cause of Nepal’s frustration over the years. India’s location in the center of South Asia, not to mention its size, has led to the feeling in its neighbouring countries that India behaves likes a “big brother”, interfering in their domestic and foreign affairs. This has led to many, especially a land locked country like Nepal to turn towards China, the other big neighbouring country to balance India. Moreover, the situation is complicated by virtue of the fact that boundaries between India and Nepal remain fuzzy owing to their colonial histories and the undulating Himalayan topography and the crisscrossing rivers. Taking these factors into mind, the paper seeks to analyse the role of geopolitics in the conflicts between India and Nepal. For this purpose, it pays special attention to the recent Kalapani border dispute. This paper thus, explores the reasons why India and Nepal have failed to arrive at a resolution since the Treaty of Peace and Friendship, concluded in 1950.
'Radicalization' has been a keyword in the public discourse on terrorism. Yet the answer to what ... more 'Radicalization' has been a keyword in the public discourse on terrorism. Yet the answer to what exactly it is, remains fuzzy. This poses a challenge not only to the scholars who aim to study it but also, to the practitioners, who aim to tackle and prevent it. Despite the ambiguities surrounding the process of radicalization, there, however, exists a set of preconceived notions about it. Islamist extremist ideology is always taken as a key factor or as a starting point in these notions. This in turn leads to faulty policy measures for tackling the problems of terrorism and radicalization, which eventually turn counter-productive. This is where the paper tries to answer its central question: 'why the current policy measures are turning out to be ineffective in tackling terrorism?' This paper attempts to bring into focus a more nuanced understanding of radicalization. By arguing that radicalization is not an individual process driven by an ideology, the paper tries to bring into focus different pathways to terrorism and how they have undergone a vast change in the era of globalization. The paper moves on to argue how the current policy measures, based on a partial understanding of the phenomenon, are turning ineffective. Special attention has been given to UK's Prevent Policy to substantiate this claim. After giving a better understanding of radicalization, the paper then turns to the policy implications emanating from this nuanced understanding. The paper ends with giving a few recommendations in the light of the above argument.
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Taking these factors into mind, the paper seeks to analyse the role of geopolitics in the conflicts between India and Nepal. For this purpose, it pays special attention to the recent Kalapani border dispute. This paper thus, explores the reasons why India and Nepal have failed to arrive at a resolution since the Treaty of Peace and Friendship, concluded in 1950.
Taking these factors into mind, the paper seeks to analyse the role of geopolitics in the conflicts between India and Nepal. For this purpose, it pays special attention to the recent Kalapani border dispute. This paper thus, explores the reasons why India and Nepal have failed to arrive at a resolution since the Treaty of Peace and Friendship, concluded in 1950.