The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c13.2

c13.2

The study of the evolution of the proprietary rights of women is a very fascinating subject. It has a vital importance to the historian of the woman, for economic independence and prosperity have usually an important bearing on the well-being of a class. The reader is already aware how the general position of women went on deteriorating after the beginning of the Christian era. He will now be surprised to learn that, in spite of this general setback, their proprietary rights were gradually becoming more and more extensive in course of time.