Sexual Abuse of Girl Children: Some Hidden Facts

Book Details

• Author: Pande, Rama Achyut

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2016

• ISBN: 9788131607893

• Pages: 201

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches

About the Book

Girl-child sexual abuse remains one of the most distressing yet under-discussed social issues in India. Despite evidence of its prevalence, social stigma, cultural barriers, and traditional norms often force victims into silence. This book, based on extensive research in Beed district, Maharashtra, sheds light on the physical, emotional, and psychological trauma experienced by sexually abused girl children.

The author critically examines the nature, causes, and long-term consequences of abuse while highlighting the socialization process that teaches girls to bear and suffer silently rather than seek help. The book is a sincere attempt to break this silence, offering insights for parents, educators, social workers, NGOs, and policy-makers.

Furthermore, it provides recommendations for rehabilitation programs and strategies to support victims, making it a vital resource for gender studies, social work, and criminology.

Contents

1. Introduction

2. Socio-Economic Status of Sexually Abused Girls

3. Stories of Voiceless Girls

4. Nature and Causes of Girl Child Sexual Abuse

5. Consequences of Sexual Abuse on Girl Child

6. Rehabilitation of Victims of Sexual Abuse

7. Conclusions and Recommendations

About the Author

Rama Achyut Pande is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Manavlok’s College of Social Sciences, Ambajogai, Beed, Maharashtra. She has served as a member of the Child Welfare Committee, Beed, and is actively involved in counseling adolescent girls.

Her research articles are published in reputed journals, and she has presented papers at state, national, and international seminars. Her expertise and dedication make this work a significant contribution to child protection and social welfare literature.