Impact of Media on Domestic Violence

This paper is a delineated attempt to analyze the impact of media on Domestic violence in India. The purpose of the paper is to understand the meaning of domestic violence and to analyze various theories of causation of domestic violence as well as positive and negative impact of media. The author also attempts to highlight the main reliefs provided in the Protection of Women Against Domestic Violence Act 2005 The Author is also attempting to highlight the various psychological impact of media like printed and electronic media, with special reference to the Aristotle, Sigmund Freud (catharsis)and Bandura (imitation) behaviorism along with other psychologists and criminologists views on the impact of media on domestic violence. As media plays a very important role there is need for setting Agendas for more effective implementation of the media for curbing the domestic violence.