Gender Inequality And Honor Killing In India: An Assault on Women's Autonomy

Hundreds, if not thousands of women are murdered by their families each year in the name of family “honour”. What makes a father; brother and mother kill a close female kin for the honors’ sake? Why do women have to be called or sent on exile for choosing their own lifestyles and partners? How can a brother, whom should be the protector, become the killer of his own sister? The Present research paper throws light on honour base violence which was the gravest form of gender inequality in India.

          This paper also highlights the nature scope and meaning of honor based crimes and honour killings and also specific triggers responsible for such cruelty against women in India and lastly suggest some recommendation to curb this menace from society.