Violence Against Aged Women in Slums of Agra

Abstract

The present research study work entitled Violence against Aged Women in Slums of Agra: A Sociological Study , has got five major objectives. (1) To study the socio-economic background of aged women who are victim of violence in slums of Agra. (2) To find out the causes of violence faced by the aged women in the slums of Agra. (3) To explore the nature and degree of violence against aged women in the slums of Agra. (4) Awareness of Aged Women about Government Policy for Welfare of Aged. (5) To suggest measures to Improving the Condition of Aged Women in Slums. newlineThe study has been conducted in Agra city. The study report is spread in seven chapters. While introducing the main theme of the study, the first chapter on Introduction covers all the aspect of violence against women. The second chapter deals with the theoretical frame work of violence against aged women in slums. The third chapter deals with the socio-economic background of aged women who are victim of violence in slums of Agra. The fourth chapter deals with causes of violence faced by the aged women in the slums of Agra. This chapter deals all the factors which are responsible for violence against aged women in slums. The fifth chapter deals with nature and degree of violence against aged women in the slums of Agra. The six chapter deal with policies for awareness of aged women about Government Policy for Welfare of Aged. The seven chapter deal with suggest measures to improve the conditions of aged women in slums. The sum of the outcome of the study is discussed in the chapter that is seventh chapter along with some suggestions and scope for further studies which would be helpful to at least mitigate the violence against aged women in slums if not eradicate it fully. newline newline