International Journal of Research in Social Sciences Vol. 8 Issue 2, February 2018, ISSN: 2249-2496 Impact Factor: 7.081 Journal Homepage: http://www.ijmra.us , Email: editorijmie@gmail.com Double-Blind Peer Reviewed Refereed Open Access International Journal - Included in the International Serial Directories Indexed & Listed at: Ulrich's Periodicals Directory ©, U.S.A., Open J-Gage as well as in Cabell‟s Directories of Publishing Opportunities, U.S.A 140 International Journal of Research in Social Sciences http://www.ijmra.us , Email: editorijmie@gmail.com Violence Against Women : A Sociological study of Imaliya Bhanpur village in Mahmudabad Tehsil, Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh Dr. Vinod Singh 1 Dr. Pavitra Baipai  Abstract Domestic violence or hinsa is one of the most common crimes against women which is inextricably linked to the perpetuation of patriarchal system in India. Women in Indian society have always been central issues of concern. Indian tradition and society at large consider women as second class citizens. Though we admire and worship them in the name of goddess Durga, Parvati and Kali, we also abuse her in the form of child-marriage, female infanticide, sexual harassment, dowry, and so on. The status of women has varied in different time periods from vedic period to modern time. Violence against women is partly a result of gender discrimination that assumes men to be superior to women. Given the subordinate status of women, much of women violence is considered normal and enjoys social sanction. Manifestations of violence include physical aggression, psychological and economical violence. Social and cultural factors are interlinked with the development and propagation of violent behavior. Keywords: Patriarchy, SexualHarassment, Infanticide, Dowry, Eve-Teasing, Molestation Author correspondence: Dr. Vinod Singh 1 Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities, SRMGPC, Tiwariganj, Faizabad road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 227105, Mo-7565084359 Email: vs3188@gmail.com Dr. Pavitra Baipai 2 Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities, SRMGPC, Tiwariganj, Faizabad Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 227105