Violence against women is legitimized by social norms, beliefs and institutions.

Agriculture is the largest employer and it provides employment to both Men and Women but the ratio of their employment in the sector is not significantly different.

Decades of campaigning has led to signiicant changes and reform in the rape law.

This report seeks to study the condition of women in prison in India and inform
action for improvement. An attempt has been made to build understanding on
the entitlements of women in prison, the issues faced by them and the possible
methods for resolution of the same.

Women experience disadvantage and oppression differentially, based on their status, context and location.