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100			_aShah, Stuti _960644
245			_aBeyond criminalisation : The limits of law in addressing marital rape and domestic violence
260			_aEconomic & Political Weekly
300			_a61(18), May 2. 2026: p.29-33
520			_aSustained carceral feminist discourse and activism have been instrumental in advocating for the criminalisation of marital rape in India. While acknowledging the normative validity of this demand, this article critically examines the inherent limitations of relying heavily on legal reform in effectively addressing deeply rooted and complex societal contexts in which domestic violence, including marital rape, occurs. By situating legal interventions within the broader structures of gendered power and inequality, the article highlights the constraints of law as a transformative tool. It argues for a more expansive and multifaceted approach to addressing gender-based violence.-Reproduced https://www.epw.in/journal/2026/18/perspectives/beyond-criminalisation.html
773			_aEconomic & Political Weekly
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