What happens to the “hand that rocked the cradle”? A study of elderly abuse in India

Author:

Bhattacharya Sonali,Bhattacharya Shubhasheesh

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse the possible causes of elderly abuse in India and its repercussions for the society, based on the real cases and reports. Design/methodology/approach – A multiple case study approach has been used for the study sourced from archival newspaper reports, crime reports, and narration. Findings – Greater vigilance and more effective legislation would be required to solve the problem related to elder abuse. Originality/value – There is not much study of causes, consequences, effectiveness of the legal system with respect to elderly abuse in India. In that way, it will be a unique contribution.

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

Law,Sociology and Political Science

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