Abstract:
As a multi-disciplinary issue of controversy domestic violence has wide dimensions.
Domestic violence is a social phenomenon which is related to the emotional,
psychological and physical harm or suffering inflicted on women. It includes threats of
deprivation of liberty and may take place in public or private life. In Sri Lankan law it
does not clearly address domestic violence, despite its high prevalence in all sector of
the society. Formally recognized as ‘family problems’ by state institutions such as the
police. Cases that are reported to the Women’s and Children’s Desks at police stations
are noted down, and followed up by issuing a warning to the husband. International
human rights law was developed in order to protect individual from violation of their
rights that may be dedicated by countries. One such area of violation which has raised
concern is domestic violence against women, especially those who are living rural
areas. So, it is moral issue in almost in rural areas of the Sri Lanka. General objective
of this study is sought to evaluate and examine the problem of domestic violence in
general and specifically detail its effect on women in the Coastal Area of the Ampara
District of Sri Lanka. This research will be conducted in the coastal areas of Ampara
district that includes six divisional areas. A sampling population of 600 families will
be considered for study sample of 100 families will be drawn from each divisional area,
drawing this sample would be representative of rich, poor, educated and uneducated
families. The questionnaires containing open and close questions on domestic violence
abuse, nature, its forms causes and remedial mechanisms were develop and administer.
The questionnaires are either self-administered or through the face-to-face interview.
The data will be edit and analysis with the aid of SPSS software programme.
Descriptive statistics have to use in the analysis. Many regulatory controversial issue
of Domestic Violence has wider dimensions and many forms of violence can result in
emotionally and economically. It was the most controversial social, legal,
psychological and moral problem in all parts of the research areas.
