The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c7.s4.18

c7.s4.18

In the absence of the father, the responsibility of arranging the marriage would devolve upon the grand-father, brother or uncle of the daughter. The mother is usually placed last in the list of marriage guardians, the reason being that she was not usually the administratrix of her husband’s property. Being a widow she had no facilities to take an initiative in the matter. In the final selection of the son-in-law, her voice, however, counted a good deal.