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A Comparative Study of the Legal Status of Women in Ancient and Modern Society in the Indian Scenario

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The legal status of women in Indian society has undergone a profound transformation from ancienttimes to the modern era. This research article critically examines the evolution of women’s legal rights,focusing on areas such as property ownership, marriage, divorce, education, and workplace rights. Theanalysis reveals that while ancient Indian society had diverse approaches to women’s rights acrossvarious eras and regions, modern India, driven by constitutional reforms and internationalconventions, aims to ensure gender equality. This comparative study highlights the achievements andpersisting challenges in bridging the legal gender gap.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14840648

Authors: Garima, Haricharan Singh Yadava

Language: English

Topic: Feminism, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6949552416

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