http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-s-elderly-suffer-abuse-silently-HelpAge-report/Article1-709629.aspx
India has over 90 million elderly persons above the age of 60 years and many of them, silently suffer abuse in the hands of either their daughters-in-law or sons, according to a survey report by HelpAge India.
The study, made public yesterday on the eve of the sixth World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, has found that about 41% felt that there has been an increase in the rate of crime against the elderly in the past three years.
"More than half of India's senior citizens surveyed feel that they are soft targets for crime," the report said.
HelpAge India is a leading humanitarian, development and campaign organisation working with and for older people in India for more than 30 years.
The World Elder Awareness Day evolved from its nascent stage in 1997 initiated by a small group in Australia, to becoming an issue that saw United Nations endorsing and making it a global concern.
At present, the UN recognises elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue.
The grim fact, according to the report, is that 98% of the elderly in India surveyed did not file any official complaint. "This showed that they are silently suffering abuse," it said.
The report found 63% of daughters-in-law as the major abusers of the elderly, followed by the sons (44 per cent).
The HelpAge report said that Delhi NCR region reported the highest (100%) number of the incidences in the hands of daughters-in-law.
The percentage of elderly reporting ownership status of house living is among the lowest in Kolkata (15%).
It said that nearly 52% of the elderly surveyed were illiterate and 66% were financially dependent on others with half of the elderly depending on daughters-in-law for assistance in daily activities.
"A very high 85% of the elders were dependent on others for medical expenditure," it said.
The survey report further revealed that nearly 60% of the elderly consider verbal abuse as elder abuse while 48% felt physical abuse constitutes elder abuse.
"As a result of the current aging scenario, there is a growing need for care of the older persons in terms of social, economic, health and shelter. Security of older persons in India is also emerging as an issue.
"With more old people living longer, the households are getting smaller and congested, causing stress in families and marginalization, isolation and insecurity among older persons," it added.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Daughters-in-law emerge as major abuser of elderly: Study
http://www.aimpf.org/daughters-in-law-emerge-as-major-abuser-of-elderly-study/
Bangalore: Daughters-in-law emerged as the major abuser of the elderly in the lower socio economic strata and sons in the higher socio economic strata, a study said.
The study conducted on “Elder abuse & crime in India” by Helpage India, an NGO working for elderly health care, in nine cities found daughters-in-law to be the major abuser of the elderly (63.4 per cent) followed by the son (44 per cent) from the lower socio economic strata last year.
In the higher socio economic strata, sons topped the abusers at 53.6 per cent, the study conducted in cities, including Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, said.
The outcome of the study, released by city police commissioner Jyothi Prakash Mirji here on the occasion of “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day”, reveals that more than one fifth of the elderly have experienced abuse.
While Bangalore tops elder abuse cases with a shocking 44 per cent, it is closely followed by Hyderabad (38 per cent), Bhopal (30 per cent) and Kolkata (23 per cent), the lowest being Chennai (two per cent).
More than half (51 per cent) of the elderly felt that there has been an increase in the incidents of elder abuse in the last three years, with Bhopal recording the highest (80 per cent), Bangalore (74 per cent) and Chennai the lowest (23 per cent).
Around three fifths of the elderly (57 per cent) reported change in cultural values and lack of economic resources among elderly (56 per cent) as reasons for the increase in incidence of elderly abuse in the past three years, the study said.
While Hyderabad has the highest percentage (84 per cent) of elderly reporting change in cultural values, increase in elder abuse incidents due to “lack of economic resources among the elderly” were reported highest in Kolkatta (79 per cent), Bangalore (77 per cent), Hyderabad (72 per cent) and Delhi (71 per cent).
More than half (52 per cent) of the elderly feel the trend of “nuclear family” as another reason for increase in cases of elder abuse.
According to the study, 19 per cent of India’s elderly feel neglected. Reasons such as “family members are busy in their own lives/work”, “family members do not really interact with them” were voiced.
Forty six per cent of the elderly feel neglected in Bangalore, followed by Hyderabad (37 per cent), Bhopal (30 per cent) and the lowest being Ahmedabad (one per cent).
Mumbai and Bangalore reported the highest percentage of elderly who fear further abuse.
The study was conducted across Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Bhopal, Chennai, Patna, Hyderabad and Bangalore in a sample size of 900, with 100 elderly per city.
Bangalore: Daughters-in-law emerged as the major abuser of the elderly in the lower socio economic strata and sons in the higher socio economic strata, a study said.
The study conducted on “Elder abuse & crime in India” by Helpage India, an NGO working for elderly health care, in nine cities found daughters-in-law to be the major abuser of the elderly (63.4 per cent) followed by the son (44 per cent) from the lower socio economic strata last year.
In the higher socio economic strata, sons topped the abusers at 53.6 per cent, the study conducted in cities, including Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, said.
The outcome of the study, released by city police commissioner Jyothi Prakash Mirji here on the occasion of “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day”, reveals that more than one fifth of the elderly have experienced abuse.
While Bangalore tops elder abuse cases with a shocking 44 per cent, it is closely followed by Hyderabad (38 per cent), Bhopal (30 per cent) and Kolkata (23 per cent), the lowest being Chennai (two per cent).
More than half (51 per cent) of the elderly felt that there has been an increase in the incidents of elder abuse in the last three years, with Bhopal recording the highest (80 per cent), Bangalore (74 per cent) and Chennai the lowest (23 per cent).
Around three fifths of the elderly (57 per cent) reported change in cultural values and lack of economic resources among elderly (56 per cent) as reasons for the increase in incidence of elderly abuse in the past three years, the study said.
While Hyderabad has the highest percentage (84 per cent) of elderly reporting change in cultural values, increase in elder abuse incidents due to “lack of economic resources among the elderly” were reported highest in Kolkatta (79 per cent), Bangalore (77 per cent), Hyderabad (72 per cent) and Delhi (71 per cent).
More than half (52 per cent) of the elderly feel the trend of “nuclear family” as another reason for increase in cases of elder abuse.
According to the study, 19 per cent of India’s elderly feel neglected. Reasons such as “family members are busy in their own lives/work”, “family members do not really interact with them” were voiced.
Forty six per cent of the elderly feel neglected in Bangalore, followed by Hyderabad (37 per cent), Bhopal (30 per cent) and the lowest being Ahmedabad (one per cent).
Mumbai and Bangalore reported the highest percentage of elderly who fear further abuse.
The study was conducted across Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Bhopal, Chennai, Patna, Hyderabad and Bangalore in a sample size of 900, with 100 elderly per city.
बेटों से ज्यादा बहुओं से परेशान हैं बुजुर्ग
http://www.patrika.com/news.aspx?id=616255
कोलकाता। बदलते जमान के साथ साथ बुजुर्गो की समस्याएं भी बढ़ती जा रही है। पारिवारिक मूल्यों में आ रही गिरावट के कारण बुजुर्गों के प्रति सम्मान में कमी आती जा रही है। इसी कारण ज्यादातर बुजुर्ग अपने घरों में अपने ही लोगों से परेशान हैं। एक सर्वे के मुताबिक भारत में 60 साल से ऊपर की उम्र वाले 90 लाख बुजुर्ग हैं। इनमें से ज्यादातर अपने बेटों और बहुओं से परेशान हैं।
हेल्प एज इण्डिया की ओर से कराए गए सर्वे के मुताबिक बुजुर्ग बेटों से ज्यादा बहुओं से परेशान हैं। सर्वे के मुताबिक 44 फीसदी बुजुर्ग बेटों से जबकि 63 फीसदी अपनी बहुओं से परेशान हैं। सर्वे के मुताबिक 60 फीसदी बुजुर्ग तानों से परेशान हैं जबकि 48 फीसदी के साथ मारपीट भी होती है। सर्वे के अनुसार बुजुर्गो के खिलाफ अपराधों में दिल्ली और एनसीआर सबसे आगे हैं जबकि कोलकाता इस मामले में सबसे पीछे है।
सर्वे के अनुसार 41 फीसदी वरिष्ठ नागरिकों का कहना है कि पिछले तीन साल में बुर्जुगों के खिलाफ होने वाले अपराध में बढ़ोतरी हुई है। आधे से ज्यादा वरिष्ठ नागरिकों का कहना है कि अपराध के लिए वे सॉफ्ट टारगेट होते हैं। सर्वे के मुताबिक 98 फीसदी बुर्जुग अपने खिलाफ होने वाले अपराध की शिकायत नहीं करते। इससे जाहिर होता है कि वे चुपचाप अपमान सहते रहते हैं।
सर्वे के मुताबिक 52 फीसदी बुजुर्ग अनपढ़ हैं जबकि 66 फीसदी आर्थिक रूप से आत्मनिर्भर हैं। 50 फीसदी बुजुर्ग वित्तीय रूप से अपने बेटों और बहुओं पर निर्भर हैं। जबकि 85 फीसदी अपने इलाज के खर्चे के लिए दूसरों पर निर्भर हैं।
कोलकाता। बदलते जमान के साथ साथ बुजुर्गो की समस्याएं भी बढ़ती जा रही है। पारिवारिक मूल्यों में आ रही गिरावट के कारण बुजुर्गों के प्रति सम्मान में कमी आती जा रही है। इसी कारण ज्यादातर बुजुर्ग अपने घरों में अपने ही लोगों से परेशान हैं। एक सर्वे के मुताबिक भारत में 60 साल से ऊपर की उम्र वाले 90 लाख बुजुर्ग हैं। इनमें से ज्यादातर अपने बेटों और बहुओं से परेशान हैं।
हेल्प एज इण्डिया की ओर से कराए गए सर्वे के मुताबिक बुजुर्ग बेटों से ज्यादा बहुओं से परेशान हैं। सर्वे के मुताबिक 44 फीसदी बुजुर्ग बेटों से जबकि 63 फीसदी अपनी बहुओं से परेशान हैं। सर्वे के मुताबिक 60 फीसदी बुजुर्ग तानों से परेशान हैं जबकि 48 फीसदी के साथ मारपीट भी होती है। सर्वे के अनुसार बुजुर्गो के खिलाफ अपराधों में दिल्ली और एनसीआर सबसे आगे हैं जबकि कोलकाता इस मामले में सबसे पीछे है।
सर्वे के अनुसार 41 फीसदी वरिष्ठ नागरिकों का कहना है कि पिछले तीन साल में बुर्जुगों के खिलाफ होने वाले अपराध में बढ़ोतरी हुई है। आधे से ज्यादा वरिष्ठ नागरिकों का कहना है कि अपराध के लिए वे सॉफ्ट टारगेट होते हैं। सर्वे के मुताबिक 98 फीसदी बुर्जुग अपने खिलाफ होने वाले अपराध की शिकायत नहीं करते। इससे जाहिर होता है कि वे चुपचाप अपमान सहते रहते हैं।
सर्वे के मुताबिक 52 फीसदी बुजुर्ग अनपढ़ हैं जबकि 66 फीसदी आर्थिक रूप से आत्मनिर्भर हैं। 50 फीसदी बुजुर्ग वित्तीय रूप से अपने बेटों और बहुओं पर निर्भर हैं। जबकि 85 फीसदी अपने इलाज के खर्चे के लिए दूसरों पर निर्भर हैं।
Study Claims Senior Citizens In Capital Face Physical Abuse
http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=Q0FQLzIwMTEvMDYvMTUjQXIwMDcwMA%3D%3D
New Delhi: Abuse of the elderly is a relatively new problem. With increasing life-expectancy, there are more elderly people around.
A recent study by HelpAge India, “Elder Abuse and Crime in India”, claims all senior citizens they spoke to in the Capital said they had been verbally abused, while 33% confided they had been physically abused -- often beaten and tied to chairs. The ill-treatment of the elderly has become a serious enough problem to now warrant a “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day”, observed across the globe on June 15.
The study, that considered the responses of 900 senior citizens in nine cities, says family members are the chief abusers of the elderly in India and help from outsiders isn’t sought or is not forthcoming.
Ninety-two per cent of Delhi’s elderly citizens are suffering in silence because they are ashamed or afraid to share their experiences. Those who do manage to overcome the shame and fear, confide to neighbours or members of the community. Not an easy task as most abusers are often their own family members. Among the wealthy, it was the son who emerged as “chief abuser”; in the group considered for the 2011 survey, it was the daughter-in-law. However, 22.5% of the elderly in the Capital— the highest figures in the country — are financially dependent on their daughters-in-law to some degree. Delhi, however, had the highest number of senior citizens who owned property with 76% owning a piece of real estate.
“In the last 50 years, our age span has increased by 20 years. But as you advance in age, age-related disabilities appear. These aren’t new but now they’ll continue for a longer period,” says M M Sabharwal, who works with HelpAge.
If these senior citizens are neglected or abused – and all the candidates questioned were – they seem to bear it in silence. There is an acute lack of awareness of laws and faith in law-enforcement agencies. In fact, Delhi’s pensioners are more distrustful of authorities than those in any other city. They can’t be sure whether they will get support from the police or lawyers. And for good reason. The study claims 75% of the few who did take that step – registered a complaint with the police – said they were harassed by the authorities. “Whenever any of us takes an issue to the SHO, we are told there’s not enough staff,” adds J R Gupta, a senior citizen.
“That’s not an acceptable excuse at all,” said joint commissioner (CAW) Nityanandam, who was present at an event where the study was released. He said there were 11,655 senior citizens registered with the Delhi police’s Senior Citizen’s Security Cell.
OLD AND VULNERABLE
Dependent elders need help, mostly to meet medical expenses 100% say they are abused by daughter-in-law; 50% are abused by son
100% face verbal abuse 92% take no action when abused 75% of those who complained against abuse say they are harassed by law enforcement officials 49% can’t say if law enforcement agencies will be supportive
Only 19% are aware of existing laws & policies regarding abuse/crime
17% want to contact the police 5% in Delhi want home visits by police/lawyers to resolve issues. The figure for national level is 25.4% 76% own property, but only 7% is engaged in
any economic
activity
New Delhi: Abuse of the elderly is a relatively new problem. With increasing life-expectancy, there are more elderly people around.
A recent study by HelpAge India, “Elder Abuse and Crime in India”, claims all senior citizens they spoke to in the Capital said they had been verbally abused, while 33% confided they had been physically abused -- often beaten and tied to chairs. The ill-treatment of the elderly has become a serious enough problem to now warrant a “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day”, observed across the globe on June 15.
The study, that considered the responses of 900 senior citizens in nine cities, says family members are the chief abusers of the elderly in India and help from outsiders isn’t sought or is not forthcoming.
Ninety-two per cent of Delhi’s elderly citizens are suffering in silence because they are ashamed or afraid to share their experiences. Those who do manage to overcome the shame and fear, confide to neighbours or members of the community. Not an easy task as most abusers are often their own family members. Among the wealthy, it was the son who emerged as “chief abuser”; in the group considered for the 2011 survey, it was the daughter-in-law. However, 22.5% of the elderly in the Capital— the highest figures in the country — are financially dependent on their daughters-in-law to some degree. Delhi, however, had the highest number of senior citizens who owned property with 76% owning a piece of real estate.
“In the last 50 years, our age span has increased by 20 years. But as you advance in age, age-related disabilities appear. These aren’t new but now they’ll continue for a longer period,” says M M Sabharwal, who works with HelpAge.
If these senior citizens are neglected or abused – and all the candidates questioned were – they seem to bear it in silence. There is an acute lack of awareness of laws and faith in law-enforcement agencies. In fact, Delhi’s pensioners are more distrustful of authorities than those in any other city. They can’t be sure whether they will get support from the police or lawyers. And for good reason. The study claims 75% of the few who did take that step – registered a complaint with the police – said they were harassed by the authorities. “Whenever any of us takes an issue to the SHO, we are told there’s not enough staff,” adds J R Gupta, a senior citizen.
“That’s not an acceptable excuse at all,” said joint commissioner (CAW) Nityanandam, who was present at an event where the study was released. He said there were 11,655 senior citizens registered with the Delhi police’s Senior Citizen’s Security Cell.
OLD AND VULNERABLE
Dependent elders need help, mostly to meet medical expenses 100% say they are abused by daughter-in-law; 50% are abused by son
100% face verbal abuse 92% take no action when abused 75% of those who complained against abuse say they are harassed by law enforcement officials 49% can’t say if law enforcement agencies will be supportive
Only 19% are aware of existing laws & policies regarding abuse/crime
17% want to contact the police 5% in Delhi want home visits by police/lawyers to resolve issues. The figure for national level is 25.4% 76% own property, but only 7% is engaged in
any economic
activity
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
498a- A Wedding Gift: A Film by Shuaib Illyasi
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/suhaib-ilyasi-making-film-on-misuse-of-section-498a/802569/
After chasing fugitives with his crime-busting reality show 'India's Most Wanted', Suhaib Ilyasi is now turning director with a film on the alleged "misuse" of section 498A of the Indian Penal Code.
Titled '498A', Ilyasi says the film is inspired by various cases from real life where women have used the section wrongly resulting in much chagrin for men. "The section came into being in 1961 to empower women to fight against oppression incurred on them by men. But it has turned out to be a tool misused by the fairer sex, leading to gross violation of the basic human rights of men," said Ilyasi.
His film tells the story of a NRI family, which comes to India looking for a bride for the son but their peace is disrupted after the marriage turns into a sour affair.
Ilyasi, who was charged under the section himself after his wife committed suicide, says the story takes bits from real life incidents and is not based on a particular one. "If you search online, you will find thousands of cases where people have been victims of the misuse of the section 498A," he said.
The film stars veteran actors Aloknath and Farida Jalal. The lead couple is played by newcomer Harsh Nagar, who is making his debut with soon-to-be-released film 'Always Kabhi Kabhi', and Shrishti Gautam. "Farida Jalal has this image of a nice old lady, but for the first time she would be seen a different avatar - playing a mad woman," said Ilyasi.
After chasing fugitives with his crime-busting reality show 'India's Most Wanted', Suhaib Ilyasi is now turning director with a film on the alleged "misuse" of section 498A of the Indian Penal Code.
Titled '498A', Ilyasi says the film is inspired by various cases from real life where women have used the section wrongly resulting in much chagrin for men. "The section came into being in 1961 to empower women to fight against oppression incurred on them by men. But it has turned out to be a tool misused by the fairer sex, leading to gross violation of the basic human rights of men," said Ilyasi.
His film tells the story of a NRI family, which comes to India looking for a bride for the son but their peace is disrupted after the marriage turns into a sour affair.
Ilyasi, who was charged under the section himself after his wife committed suicide, says the story takes bits from real life incidents and is not based on a particular one. "If you search online, you will find thousands of cases where people have been victims of the misuse of the section 498A," he said.
The film stars veteran actors Aloknath and Farida Jalal. The lead couple is played by newcomer Harsh Nagar, who is making his debut with soon-to-be-released film 'Always Kabhi Kabhi', and Shrishti Gautam. "Farida Jalal has this image of a nice old lady, but for the first time she would be seen a different avatar - playing a mad woman," said Ilyasi.
498a- A Indian Wedding Gift
Suhaib Ilyasi making film on ''misuse'' of section 498A
http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5203651
New Delhi, Jun 12 (PTI) After chasing fugitives with his crime-busting reality show ''India''s Most Wanted'', Suhaib Ilyasi is now turning director with a film on the alleged "misuse" of section 498A of the Indian Penal Code.
Titled ''498A'', Ilyasi says the film is inspired by various cases from real life where women have used the section wrongly resulting in much chagrin for men.
"The section came into being in 1961 to empower women to fight against oppression incurred on them by men. But it has turned out to be a tool misused by the fairer sex, leading to gross violation of the basic human rights of men," Ilyasi told PTI.
His film tells the story of a NRI family, which comes to India looking for a bride for the son but their peace is disrupted after the marriage turns into a sour affair.
Ilyasi, who was charged under the section himself after his wife committed suicide, says the story takes bits from real life incidents and is not based on a particular one.
"If you search online, you will find thousands of cases where people have been victims of the misuse of the section 498A," he said.
The film stars veteran actors Aloknath and Farida Jalal. The lead couple is played by newcomer Harsh Nagar, who is making his debut with soon-to-be-released film ''Always Kabhi Kabhi'', and Shrishti Gautam.
"Farida Jalal has this image of a nice old lady, but for the first time she would be seen a different avatar - playing a mad woman," said Ilyasi.
Even though the film is a based on a social issue, Ilyasi says it is going to be a commercial entertainer with songs by Sonu Nigam, Shaan and Shreya Ghosal.
''498A'' is produced by Ilyasi''s company Aaliya Productions and is looking at an October release.
http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5203651
New Delhi, Jun 12 (PTI) After chasing fugitives with his crime-busting reality show ''India''s Most Wanted'', Suhaib Ilyasi is now turning director with a film on the alleged "misuse" of section 498A of the Indian Penal Code.
Titled ''498A'', Ilyasi says the film is inspired by various cases from real life where women have used the section wrongly resulting in much chagrin for men.
"The section came into being in 1961 to empower women to fight against oppression incurred on them by men. But it has turned out to be a tool misused by the fairer sex, leading to gross violation of the basic human rights of men," Ilyasi told PTI.
His film tells the story of a NRI family, which comes to India looking for a bride for the son but their peace is disrupted after the marriage turns into a sour affair.
Ilyasi, who was charged under the section himself after his wife committed suicide, says the story takes bits from real life incidents and is not based on a particular one.
"If you search online, you will find thousands of cases where people have been victims of the misuse of the section 498A," he said.
The film stars veteran actors Aloknath and Farida Jalal. The lead couple is played by newcomer Harsh Nagar, who is making his debut with soon-to-be-released film ''Always Kabhi Kabhi'', and Shrishti Gautam.
"Farida Jalal has this image of a nice old lady, but for the first time she would be seen a different avatar - playing a mad woman," said Ilyasi.
Even though the film is a based on a social issue, Ilyasi says it is going to be a commercial entertainer with songs by Sonu Nigam, Shaan and Shreya Ghosal.
''498A'' is produced by Ilyasi''s company Aaliya Productions and is looking at an October release.
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