Women's Economic Empowerment and Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects countless women around the world. Kerala boasts an admirable history of high literacy rates, good health and sanitation standards, low infant mortality rates and impressive average life expectancy. Despite these advancements, enduring social problems such as gender discrimination and domestic violence still exist. Over the last two decades, domestic violence has been a significant issue for women in Kerala. The basic objective of this study is to assess the impact of women’s economic empowerment on domestic violence. This study employed stratified sampling methods to gather household-level data using pre-designed questionnaires. The study found a weak link between economic empowerment and domestic violence. Women’s education and husbands’ characteristics, notably alcohol usage, have a significant impact. This emphasises the importance of interventions that promote collaborative decision-making in order to combat domestic abuse effectively.