Social Movements and Violence

Violence continues unabated in our country, both inside the home, despite the legal safeguards provided for the people. The mass are often terrorized so that they do not assert their rights. In most regions in India, it is the voluntary organizations that have pioneered and sustained the campaign to combatviolence. Recognising the strengths and capabilities of voluntary organizations for generating public response to violence and social mobilization, much greater support should be provided to the voluntary sector by the central and state governments that hitherto. This book provides an overall view on issues and problems related to social mobilization and violence and will prove an ideal reference work for all who concerned.