@article{1435580,
      recid = {1435580},
      author = {Tyagi, Neelam,},
      title = {Women, matrimonial litigation and alternative dispute  resolution (ADR) : transforming Indian justice delivery  system for achieving gender justice /},
      pages = {1 online resource},
      abstract = {This book examines the practice of Alternative Dispute  Resolution (ADR) as it stands today in the context of  matrimonial disputes and for providing gender justice for  women undergoing matrimonial litigation. ADR is a fairly  recent but increasingly prevalent phenomenon that has  significantly evolved due to the failure of the adversarial  process of litigation to provide timely resolution of  disputes. The book explores the merit and demerit of  traditional litigation process and emergence, socio-legal  framework, work environment and success rate of various ADR  processes in general and for resolving matrimonial disputes  in particular. It comprehensively discusses the role of  various institutions and attitudes and perceptions of ADR  practitioners. It analyzes the influence of patriarchal  cultural assumptions of appropriate feminine behaviour and  its effect on ADR practitioners like mediators and  counsellors that leads to the marginalization of aggrieved  womans issues. With a brief analysis of the experience and  challenges faced with the way the ADR process is conducted,  the focus is on probing the vulnerability of aggrieved  women. The book critiques the practice of ADR as it is  today and offers constructive ways forward by providing  suggestions, insights, and analysis that could bring about  a transformation in the way justice is delivered to women.  This in-depth study is an attempt to guide decision making  by bringing forth and legitimizing the battered womens  voice which often goes unrepresented, in the debate about  the efficacy of ADR mechanism in resolving matrimonial  disputes. The book is of interest to those working for  justice for women, particularly in the context of  matrimonial disputes -- legal professionals, mediators,  counsellors, judges, academicians, women rights activists,  researchers in the field of gender and women studies,  social work and law, ADR educators, policymakers and  general readers who are inclined and interested in bringing  a gender perspective to their area of work.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1435580},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1015-8},
}