Abstract
The establishment of a National Commission for Men (NCM) marks a critical point in advancing gender-neutral governance and constitutional equality in India. While legal frameworks have historically focused on protective discrimination under Article 15(3), this study addresses the knowledge, attitudes, and perceived necessity among social work and legal professionals regarding male victimization in the post-BNS 2023 era. Using an exploratory mixed-methods research approach, quantitative data were collected from a sample of 87 respondents from Vadodara, Gujarat, using a structured questionnaire. Findings indicate a significant consensus among MSW professionals, with 88.6% strongly agreeing and 11.4% agreeing that men can be victims of domestic violence. Furthermore, 72.0% of Law Faculty supported the immediate formation of an NCM to restore institutional "Checks and Balances". Conversely, a troubling gap in awareness was noted among older professionals, suggesting that academic qualifications may not always align with up-to-date knowledge of evolving gender issues. Ultimately, this study highlights the need for robust curricular reforms in social work education, the introduction of a "Mirror Punishment Rule" for false litigation, and enhanced institutional support to promote a rights-affirming governance model in India.
Keywords
National Commission for Men, BNS 85, Gender Governance, Male Victimization, Social Work Education, Article 14, India.
Citations
IRE Journals:
Vikrant Bharti, Dr. Unnati Hardik Soni, Dr. Ruchi Tiwari "Gender Governance: Need For National Commission for Men in India" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 9 2026 Page 2576-2580 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I9-1715536
IEEE:
Vikrant Bharti, Dr. Unnati Hardik Soni, Dr. Ruchi Tiwari
"Gender Governance: Need For National Commission for Men in India" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(9) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I9-1715536
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