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About the Book: Women In Hindu Society
In ancient patriarchal societies, the birth of a girl was generally not
welcomed. The daughter was considered the weaker sex and did not have an
important role to play in family matters. During the Vedic period, as also in
the ancient period, the birth of a female child was accepted although a male
child was preferred. As time passed, the conditions for a girl in society
changed for the worse, eventually leading to the heinous crimes of foeticide and
infanticide. Despite the efforts of educationists and social reformers, the
status of women has not improved dramatically. Over the years numerous
About the Book: Women In Hindu Society
In ancient patriarchal societies, the birth of a girl was generally not
welcomed. The daughter was considered the weaker sex and did not have an
important role to play in family matters. During the Vedic period, as also in
the ancient period, the birth of a female child was accepted although a male
child was preferred. As time passed, the conditions for a girl in society
changed for the worse, eventually leading to the heinous crimes of foeticide and
infanticide. Despite the efforts of educationists and social reformers, the
status of women has not improved dramatically. Over the years numerous