Bitter Chocolate: Child Sexual Abuse in India

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A landmark examination of child sexual abuse in India, giving voice to survivors and exploring prevention, protection, healing and social accountability.

Author Name	Pinki Virani
ISBN	9780140298970
Year of Publication	2000
Pages	245
Language	English
Binding	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin

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ISBN: 9780140298970
Year Of Publication: 2000
Pages : 245
Language : English
Binding : Paperback
Publisher: Penguin

Overveiw

The book examines child sexual abuse as a social and family issue, focusing particularly on the silence, stigma and misplaced notions of family honour that can allow abuse to remain hidden. Virani combines research and investigation with real-life accounts and professional perspectives to examine the nature of abuse, its lasting effects and the challenges survivors face. The later sections focus on practical responses, including the roles of parents, children, institutions and the law.

Meet the Author

Pinki Virani is an Indian author, journalist, social campaigner and human-rights activist. She has written extensively on social issues and has authored books including Once Was Bombay and Deaf Heaven. Virani holds a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University and has worked as a journalist and editor. Her writing frequently addresses questions of dignity, rights and social justice.

Book Summary

Bitter Chocolate investigates the hidden reality of child sexual abuse in India. The book looks at how abuse can occur within trusted relationships and how shame, silence and social pressure can prevent children and survivors from speaking out.

Virani structures her investigation around the nature of child sexual abuse, its psychological and emotional consequences, survivor experiences and the institutional challenges involved in addressing it. The book also considers the responsibilities of parents, educators, law-enforcement agencies and other professionals, while offering practical approaches to prevention, protection and recovery.

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