Escalating spousal violence in Assam: Observations from NFHS-4 and NFHS-5 rounds
By: Loying, Rishi and Boruah, Jayanta
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BookPublisher: Economic & Political Weekly Description: 61(11), Mar 14, 2026: p.21-23.
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Economic & Political WeeklySummary: Despite a nearly balanced gender ratio and the perception of higher autonomy among Assamese women, the state has witnessed a disturbing rise in spousal violence, surpassing national averages. This article investigates the evolving trends and determinants of spousal violence in Assam by analysing data from the National Family Health Survey-4 (2015–16) and NFHS-5 (2019–21) rounds. There is an urgent need for a multi-sectoral policy response through community engagement, institutional accountability, legal reforms, and expansion of helpline and counselling services.-Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/2026/11/commentary/escalating-spousal-violence-assam.html
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | 61(11), Mar 14, 2026: p.21-23 | Available | AR138708 |
Despite a nearly balanced gender ratio and the perception of higher autonomy among Assamese women, the state has witnessed a disturbing rise in spousal violence, surpassing national averages. This article investigates the evolving trends and determinants of spousal violence in Assam by analysing data from the National Family Health Survey-4 (2015–16) and NFHS-5 (2019–21) rounds. There is an urgent need for a multi-sectoral policy response through community engagement, institutional accountability, legal reforms, and expansion of helpline and counselling services.-Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/2026/11/commentary/escalating-spousal-violence-assam.html
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