Synopsis Women, the fair sex, are in fact the weaker sex. For centuries, their lot has been neglected. Adding to their problems and sufferings, is the spate of crimes targeting women. Everywhere, the women are the victims, always vulnerable to violence and exploitation. This book highlights the same harsh facts and brings the truth to light, in an objective manner, which makes this book exhaustive and exclusive. A shocking surprise for researchers, scholars and social activists, this book shall be a good addition to the text on the subject.