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Q.1 What are some of the problems facing the women in India?
ANS- The problems Indian women face are same as those faced by their counterparts in other nations. Additionally, there are some unique problems in India for women.The Dowry system prevalent in India calls for a large sum of money to be paid to the groom at the time of marriage. Brides that cannot meet the husband's expectations are sometimes harassed after the wedding. (see: Dowry System) Desire for male progeny has caused natural imbalance and numerous problems for women.Unwanted touching of women in public places -- this problem is known as Eve teasing in India. Unequal share of inheritance -- in most Hindu families, only the sons inherit the wealth of the parents as married girls are considered no longer part of the family. Lack of public toilets --this is more of a hygiene problem of India, but making even more difficult for women to get out of the house.Ill treatment of widows -- many families blame the untimely death of a husband to the misfortune of the woman. In extreme cases, the widow is made to wear only unattractive clothing and shave her head, although this practice is on the decline.

Q.2 What is the status of women in Indian society?
ANS- The answer is a complex one -- women are both abused as well as revered in the Indian society; sometimes within the same household.The Hindu religion calls for worship of the womanhood, and several rituals are conducted in honor of women. At the same time, it denied such privileges as performing the last rites and equal share of inheritance. The conditions of divorced women, widows, and unmarried working women need substantial improvement.

Q.3 How do the women in India spend their time?
ANS- Indian women spend time with the family members -- mostly other female relatives. The educated women have friends they have made in school or work. (Contrary to perception, a large percent of women in India work)Indian women also spend time with chores, raising children, watching movies, and caring for community.

Q.4 What was the role of women in India's freedom struggle?
ANS- The role of women during decades of India's freedom struggle was very big, thanks to the vision and encouragement of Gandhi. See the article Gandhi and Women for examples of how women got included in the India's nationalistic agenda from the beginning. Many women leaders emerged, and even many more engaged in social service, social reform, and improved the life of women in India.

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