Sanctioned violence: development and the persecution of women as witches in South Bihar
Author(s)
Roy, PujaEditor(s)
Eade, DeborahPublication date
1998-05-01Country
India
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Development in PracticeDocument type
Journal articleLanguage
EnglishDescription
Victimizing women as witches is prevalent in the tribal regions of South Bihar. As a result, from 1991 to 1994, over 60 women are known to have been killed in West Singhbhum district alone. The main reasons behind this persecution are to maintain women in economic and social subjugation, to exploit them sexually, and to wrest property from their families. This article examines the issues behind this form of socially sanctioned violence, analyses their implications on development work, and suggests appropriate methods of intervention.<p>This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis.</p>Pages
12ISSN
0961-4524EISSN
1364-9213ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1080/09614529853765