Domestic Violence and Untouchability

Even in the twenty-first century, we have not wholly got rid of superstition and ignorance. We are blindly following some bad customs in the name of what our ancestors did. This is a slur on our society. They are of no use today instead, they are obstacles on the way of development and peace and order. They are social evils and need immediate elimination. Here are some of the examples of social evils prevent in our society.

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence is the violence that happens in family members because of their behaviors, speaking tones, duties, rights, reach, etc. of one member to the other. This can result in negative behavior, beatings, pressure, etc. These days domestic violence are rising because of disputes in matter of dowry, property transactions, illegal relations, poverty and illiteracy, etc.

Effects of Domestic violence:

1. The person is tense, mentally distracted, scared and frustrated
2. No excitement for work or any other activity
3. More likely to be involved substance abuse, drug addiction, suicidal tendencies, etc.
4. Feuds in family and bad relations
5. Social discourse, and loss of social values, dignity and respect
6. Negative impact on children and elderly

Control measures for Domestic Violence

1. Teaching moral values and social norms
2. Practicing equality
3. Establishing fair property ownership
4. Respect each family member’s thoughts and opinions
5. Decision-making be done by collective decisions
6. By being civilized and disciplined
7. Inform the related authorities in case of any domestic violence
8. Unite against any form of violence

Untouchability

There is a caste system in our society. This system has divided the castes into two classes- high caste and low caste. Again among some castes in the low class have been declared untouchables. The untouchables are prohibited from touching the touchable, their food, drink, entering, their houses, temples and drawing water from the wells, etc. They are hated and exploited. The Muluki Ain of 2020 BS, the Constitution of the Interim Constitution of Nepal 2047 BS and the Interim Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal 2063 BS have declared all kinds of discrimination unlawful. So untouchability is illegal and punishable, but it in practice in the society. This practice is a social evil. It deprives the so- called untouchables of their social and legal rights. It is an innovation of human rights. It may cause a revolt and break social integrity. Educated persons are against this narrow-mindedness and defective outlook. Young generation must bridge the gap between the high castes and low castes. We are all honorable members of the society.

Effects of Untouchability

1. Guilty conscious and condemnations in individuals
2. Discrimination in opportunity
3. Low social recognition
4. Social discrimination
5. Social conflict
6. Weak social support and goodwill

Solutions for Untouchability

1. Increasing awareness
2. Promoting education
3. Strict legal provisions
4. Running progrrams to promote cooperation and harmony
5. Maintaining social inclusiveness
6. Equality Laws