Gender-Neutral Justice: Redefining Domestic Violence Laws to Include Men

Author(s)	Prof. Dr. Richa Ranjan, Dr. Bindu Jindal, Ms. Harjeet
Country	India
Abstract	Domestic abuse is most often discussed in the context of female victims, with the assumption that men are the primary perpetrators. However, with changing socioeconomic conditions and evolving family structures, domestic violence is no longer a gender-exclusive issue. Men, too, experience various forms of abuse—verbal, physical, emotional, psychological, and sexual. Yet, due to societal stigma and underreporting, their suffering often goes unnoticed. Legal and cultural frameworks that predominantly view women as victims further contribute to the denial of justice for male survivors. This article examines the prevalence, root causes, and consequences of domestic abuse against men. It underscores the urgent need for gender-neutral domestic violence laws and advocates for the inclusion of all forms of spousal abuse within the legal definition of domestic violence.
Keywords	Male domestic abuse, gender-neutral legislation, spousal violence, male victims, legal bias, emotional abuse, family dynamics, domestic violence laws.
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-06-30
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.49685

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