Did women in ancient India enjoy equal freedom and status?

Women in ancient India did enjoy equality and freedom in their choices of life. There were quite a number of famed individuals who were apt in fields of scholarship, administration, etc. read more

Women in ancient India did enjoy equality and freedom in their choices of life. There were quite a number of famed individuals who were apt in fields of scholarship, administration, etc. In terms of warfare, fewer examples are found - mostly tribal - which gives a theory that most women did not choose it however were allowed to do so if they wanted to. read more

Status of women in the Medieval India: The Medieval period (Period between 500 A. D to 1500 A.D) proved to be highly disappointing for the Indian women, for their status further deteriorated during this period. Muslim invasion of India changed the direction of Indian history. read more

Women in India do not have equal access to autonomy, mobility to outside the home, social freedom, etc than men. Some of the problems faced by the women are because of their domestic responsibilities, cultural and social specified roles, etc. read more