UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPT, HISTORY AND DIMENSIONS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

Abstract

Domestic violence has turned out to be a global concern with an alarming rate of reported cases propelled by media awareness especially through the civil society organizations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, basic understanding of the totality of domestic violence against women is bereft. Therefore, it was imperative for the aim of this study to espouse the basic understanding of the concept, history and dimensions of domestic violence against women. The research methodology was doctrinal approach, using analytical and descriptive research design. It was observed that a deeper understanding of the concept, history and dimensions of domestic violence against women would conscientise the victim and any concerned person to take the necessary measures against the dastardly act. The main sources of data collection were various legal literatures, both from the physical library and the e-library. The study recommended that not just the civil society organization, but every stakeholder in the academics, politics, and so on should take up the task of sensitizing households and the masses on the concept, history and dimensions of domestic violence against women. Finally, this study was made to be significant to all stakeholders in human right and the vulnerable right.