The coronavirus pandemic has created chaos around the globe. Different nations were trying to understand this new virus and treatment for it; while the infection rate of COVID-19 increased rapidly, governments feared the collapse of the health infrastructure. So, the lockdown of the whole nation/ state was seen as an effective strategy in decreasing the spread of COVID-19. This was to be understood as the first effective step towards the prevention of COVID-19. Except for essential services, everything was closed. The movement of the public was restricted, and 'home' has become the place for work, socialization, and everything. Stay home, stay safe is the most common locution used in this pandemic. At the same time, reports have emerged that domestic violence has increased during this pandemic, especially during the lockdown. This pandemic trapped the victims of violence in a living hell with no escape. A sudden spike in complaints of violence against women can be seen across the globe. Physical, sexual, mental, and emotional abuse with no exposure to the social world worsens women's condition. This paper will discuss the various forms of violence faced by women and their psychological condition during the pandemic, especially during the lockdown period. With the help of secondary data, and gender perspective researcher will examine the gender-based impact of the pandemic.

Covid-19, Pandemic, Women, Violence