Abstract

This paper shows the change in position of women from one civilization to other. It also shows the major humiliating changes which came into the society. It reflects how women asserted her equality with men. With the rise of capitalism she was considered to be the key person of the household, she was much respected in the family. She also enjoyed religious freedom and had the freedom of making gifts to temples for the merit of herself, her husband, her parents or children. She started enjoying equal prominence with man in all fields. The government of India has been implement various schemes and programmes for the welfare and empowerment of women and it has been a propel area which is of great apprehension.

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