NGOs, Counterpublics, and the Need for Affective Change to Defy the Rhetoric on Gender-Based Violence in India
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Indian NGOs challenge normalized violence against women by transforming societal attitudes. Their rhetorical strategies foster enduring change in the perception of women, combating regressive inclinations.
Area Of Science
- Social Sciences
- Communication Studies
- Gender Studies
Background
- Subtle forms of violence against women remain normalized in India despite public outcry against brutal acts.
- Indian society often perpetuates regressive attitudes, assigning women a secondary status.
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play a crucial role in addressing societal issues.
Purpose Of The Study
- To analyze the rhetorical strategies employed by Indian NGOs acting as counterpublics.
- To explore how these strategies transform affective inclinations towards women.
- To foster enduring change in societal perceptions of women.
Main Methods
- Rhetorical analysis of NGO communication and actions.
- Examination of counterpublics' role in social change.
- Qualitative assessment of strategies used to shift attitudes.
Main Results
- NGOs utilize specific rhetorical tactics to challenge and reshape societal attitudes.
- These strategies effectively function as counterpublics, offering alternative perspectives.
- Evidence suggests a potential for transforming deeply ingrained affective inclinations.
Conclusions
- NGOs can be powerful agents in combating the normalization of violence against women.
- Rhetorical strategies are key to transforming regressive societal attitudes.
- The findings offer practical insights for organizations aiming for gender equality.
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