Marriage is an anthropological, cultural, and legal institution, that establishes socially
sanctioned rights and obligations between individuals. In many cultures, marriage forms the …

In this paper, I explore the migration of Indian-trained nurses enrolled in a post-graduate
critical/geriatric care programme at a Canadian public college. Calling upon recent literature …

There has been an explosion of interest in feminism in recent years. This book argues it is
still necessary and has a vital role. Feminism's core objectives–to address the persistent …

This paper will examine the legal position India holds today with respect to marital rape. It
will first study how India's criminal law has been shaped over the years: starting with its …

Romantic relationship and sexual instinct are a universal phenomenon with its
developmental significance, especially during adolescence. One of the striking features of …

The media shapes public understanding of violence against women and girls, but until now
there has been no systematic review of reporting on violence against women and girls in …

This article discusses acid attack victims in India—who are primarily women—while
examining the related laws dealing with such issues. While these attacks can be associated …

Despite public outrage over our global “rape culture,” sexual offences continue to be
characterised by low levels of reporting, prosecution, and conviction in many countries …

'Promise to marry cases' are those in which a victim is deceived into having sex with the
defendant, based on a dishonest promise of marriage. Rape laws in India are designed to …

This book examines Australia's and the United States' ability to prosecute their
peacekeepers for sexual exploitation and abuse. The United Nations has too long been …