The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c17.s1.10

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It will be thus seen from the above discussion how down to about 500 B. C. the custom of Satī and child marriage did not exist to embitter the lot of the woman, how she was properly educated and given the same religious privileges as man, how she could have a voice in the settlement of her marriage and occupy an honoured position in the household, how she could move freely in family and society and take an intelligent part in public affairs, and how it was possible for her to take to a career, if urged by an inclination or a necessity.