Introduction—Child Safety, Welfare, and Well-Being: Need of the Hour

Deb, Sibnath

doi:10.1007/978-81-322-2425-9_1

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“…44 On the other hand, in real cases of sexual abuse, getting justice against the heinous act prevails as the expected outcome in registering a complaint. 45 …”

Section: Consensual and Non-consensual Sexual Act Among Adolescents: A Debatementioning

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POCSO Act, 2012: Consensual Sex as a Matter of Tug of War Between Developmental Need and Legal Obligation for the Adolescents in India

Anchan

Navaneetham

Kommu

2020

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine

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Background: Exploring sexual aspects and engaging in sexual act with the romantic partner is a normal process with its developmental significance, especially during adolescence. In India, under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 consensual sexual act is prohibited and punishable with or among children below the age of 18 years as they are legally not in the age to give consent which is contrary to their developmental need and sexual rights. Therefore considering the sensitive nature of this issue, critical review is worthwhile to make keeping socio-cultural underpinnings in mind. Methods: In this paper, an attempt was made to review the influence of the POCSO Act, 2012 on the sexual rights of the adolescents and need for evaluating the concept of the consensual sexual act from a legal perspective in India. Results: A debate is made around the concept of consensual and nonconsensual sexual act among adolescence tapping the relevant aspects including, developmental need and legal obligation in case of consensual sexual act; ethical dilemma among stakeholders in the judiciary process; and difference in the trajectory between the consensual and non-consensual cases in reaching the child protection mechanisms. A detailed discussion is generated from the authors' reflection of the review. Conclusion: There is a great need for evidence-based policy formulation within the socio-cultural framework, in order to protect the best interest of the children as assured in the POSCSO Act, 2012.

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“…44 On the other hand, in real cases of sexual abuse, getting justice against the heinous act prevails as the expected outcome in registering a complaint. 45 …”

Section: Consensual and Non-consensual Sexual Act Among Adolescents: A Debatementioning

confidence: 99%

POCSO Act, 2012: Consensual Sex as a Matter of Tug of War Between Developmental Need and Legal Obligation for the Adolescents in India

Anchan

Navaneetham

Kommu

2020

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine

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Kashmiri women in conflict: a feminist perspective

Zeeshan,

Aliefendioğlu

2024

Humanit Soc Sci Commun

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Kashmiri women are diverse individuals with a wide range of origins, histories, experiences, and aspirations. Women in Kashmir are deeply entwined with the region’s complicated socio-political landscape, especially in terms of the protracted conflict in Kashmir. The living patterns of women in Kashmir are severely influenced by insurgency, militancy, and the consequent militarization of the region, as well as a wide range of socio-economic, historical, religious, and geopolitical circumstances. Kashmiri women’s day-to-day existence, safety, security, and mobility are strongly impacted by enhanced security protocols and the existence of armed personnel and militants in the region. Even though a great number of research works have been performed on Kashmir’s politics, history, philosophy, and religion, the struggles and challenges faced by women amid the conflict need to be further explored. This research aimed to comprehend and unveil the situation of Kashmiri women in the conflict zone through a comprehensive review of the existing literature on gendered violations in Kashmir, thereby emphasizing the need for the recognition of the suffering of Kashmiri women from a feminist perspective. Furthermore, the contributions of Kashmiri women activists, politicians, and feminists were highlighted, thus accentuating their role towards gender equality and sustainable peace in the region.

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Introduction—Child Safety, Welfare, and Well-Being: Need of the Hour

Cited by 2 publications

References 9 publications

POCSO Act, 2012: Consensual Sex as a Matter of Tug of War Between Developmental Need and Legal Obligation for the Adolescents in India

POCSO Act, 2012: Consensual Sex as a Matter of Tug of War Between Developmental Need and Legal Obligation for the Adolescents in India

Kashmiri women in conflict: a feminist perspective

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