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How were women's rights to property restricted two hundred years ago in India?
How were women's rights to property restricted two hundred years ago in India?
Women had limited rights to property and inheritance.
What were the limitations on women's access to education in India two hundred years ago?
What were the limitations on women's access to education in India two hundred years ago?
Women had virtually no access to education and in some regions, education was discouraged for women.
What were the traditional marriage practices like two hundred years ago in India?
What were the traditional marriage practices like two hundred years ago in India?
Children were married off at an early age, men could have multiple wives, and widows were expected to commit Sati.
What were the societal beliefs around educating women in India two hundred years ago?
What were the societal beliefs around educating women in India two hundred years ago?
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How were women's choices in marriage restricted in the past in India?
How were women's choices in marriage restricted in the past in India?
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What social divisions were prevalent in Indian society two hundred years ago?
What social divisions were prevalent in Indian society two hundred years ago?
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