Mothers-in-law against daughters-in-law: Domestic violence and legal discourses around mother-in-law violence against daughters-in-law in India

Mothers-in-Law and Son Preference in India

“…Indian mothers-in-law are generally considered as a powerful figure in the household (Gangoli and Rew 2011). They are also having on average stronger son preference, as they come from an older generation.…”

Factors Associated with Domestic Violence against Rural Bangladeshi Women

“…In my opinion, such a tendency greatly promotes patriarchal interest. By doing so, women become just the enemies of women (Ganguli and Rew, 2011) and unknowingly act in favour of the structure and system of patriarchy. However, such findings are consistent with the Nepalese context where it was found that in-laws, particularly, mothers-inlaw, instigate domestic violence (Malla, Shrestha, Shrestha, Khadka, and Singh, 1999), and in the Indian context where other family members encourage or support violence (Dave and Solanki, 2000).…”

Full Issue 6(1)

“…In my opinion, such a tendency greatly promotes patriarchal interest. By doing so, women become just the enemies of women (Ganguli and Rew, 2011) and unknowingly act in favour of the structure and system of patriarchy. However, such findings are consistent with the Nepalese context where it was found that in-laws, particularly, mothers-in-law, instigate domestic violence (Malla, Shrestha, Shrestha, Khadka, and Singh, 1999), and in the Indian context where other family members encourage or support violence (Dave and Solanki, 2000).…”