There are obviously many reasons to be appalled and sickened by the continuing—and possibly even increasing—violence against women that plagues Indian society. It is true that this is not a new feature, because such violence has been both endemic and structural in Indian society. They include women who are in paid employment (whether as regular or casual workers), self-employed women and unpaid helpers in household enterprises. As it happens, the same NSSO survey revealed that 60% of rural women and 64% of urban women are also engaged in unpaid economic activity within the household. The low work participation of women is particularly badly affected by concerns about the physical security of women.

Source: Mint January 17, 2017 18:25 UTC