The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c3.4

c3.4

A general knowledge of the position and status of women in the main civilisations of ancient and modern times, both in the East and the West, is necessary in order to get a proper perspective for the evaluation of Hindu culture with reference to its attitude towards women and their problems in the different periods of our history. Otherwise we would be too much prone to blame or praise. An effort has therefore been made in this work to enlighten the reader about the position of women in some of the important countries and civilisations with reference to most of the topics discussed in the book. This will enable him to form a correct and comparative estimate about the achievements and limitations of our civilisation regarding the woman and her problems.