A Study of Abusive Relationships of Women in Modern Era

Abstract

Abuse, as a subjective concept, evolves with time. In the fast growing technological era the term abuse is not restricted to the traditional meaning but is a very relative term and is subjected to the conditions prevailing at the time when the act or omission takes place. In the olden days women faced more of Physical torture wherein they were beaten black and blue at the hands of their family, spouse or in-laws. With modernization the torture faced by women is not only limited to physical torture but has extended its arms to psychological torture as will wherein the women are now traumatized emotionally without being physically harmed.