Question

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a. State two points to explain the position of women in the EARLY Vedic society.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Women were dignified with a respectable status in early Vedic civilization.  They were also honored by their participation in all the socio-cultural activities of early Indian civilization.

During Rig Vedic period woman occupied the same position as man in intellectual and spiritual life. The literature mentions name of some woman like Vishwavara, Apala, Ghosha who composed hymns to attain the rank of rishi. Besides scholars there were also woman warriors. Girls were given freedom to choose their husband and were married only after attaining the age of maturity. Woman moved freely and participated in the public feasts and festivals.