Crimes Against Women in India: A District-Level Analysis (1991–2011)

Crimes against women (CAW) in India have been rising despite faster economic growth, higher education attainment, and increasing numbers of women in the economic sphere. This article explores the reasons for the incidence of reported CAW in India. We study five CAW (rape, kidnapping, cruelty, dowry...

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Authors: Lolayekar, Aparna P. (Author) ; Desouza, Shaila (Author) ; Mukhopadhyay, Pranab (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2022
In: Journal of interpersonal violence
Year: 2022, Volume: 37, Issue: 9/10, Pages: NP7289-NP7314
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Keywords:
backlash hypothesis
crimes against women
panel fixed effects
Spatial distribution
women’s empowerment