Dispatches from Kolkata Domestic vs Natal Family abuse
Aug 13, 2025
The podcast opens with a chilling case of violence against women, shining a light on a young doctor's tragic fate in Kolkata. It delves into the hidden issue of natal family abuse, emphasizing that dangers lurk in familiar spaces, especially during lockdowns. Alarming statistics reveal the normalization of domestic violence among families, creating a cycle of fear. The discussion then shifts to women's resilience, highlighting their struggles against societal pressures and innovative paths to healing, proving their strength amid adversity.
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Domestic Violence Includes Natal Families
- Swayam reframes domestic violence to include the natal family, not just marital homes.
- Anuradha Kapoor shows natal homes can be sites of sustained abuse before and after marriage.
Natal Violence Starts Early And Takes Many Forms
- Natal violence can begin before birth through sex-selective abortion and continue in multiple forms.
- Kapoor lists physical, emotional, sexual abuse and forced marriages as common natal harms.
Childhood Fear And Brutal Family Abuse
- One respondent recalled her grandfather throwing and kicking her and uncles smashing her head on the wall.
- She described fearing their visits like news of a terrorist plot, showing normalized terror in the home.