Keeping women safe? Gender, online harassment and Indian law
Abstract
Verbal abuse faced by women online can range from sexist comments to rape threats and is a growing issue both nationally and globally. Asking as to what extent the law can provide recourse to these forms of abuse, this article raises various questions around the ways in which the Indian legal system as a whole, and the Information Technology Act in particular, constructs and responds to women's rights.Keywords:
Threats, Internet, Women, Gender violenceReferences
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