The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c8.87
The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c8.87
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It is, however but fair to point out that in contemporary times almost everywhere similar license was given to the husband in the matter of discarding his wife. At Rome, a woman could be divorced because she was childless, or disagreeable, or for any other similar reason. Women were allowed divorce, but they suffered socially if they availed themselves of this permission (*Story of Women*, p. 86).