Question

What is the position of woman in Rig Vedic Age​

Answer 1

Answer:

According to available vedic literature, in early vedic age woman enjoyed a position of respect and esteem and there was a gradual decline in the status of woman in later Vedic period. During Rig Vedic period woman occupied the same position as man in intellectual and spiritual life.

Answer 2

Woman in Rig Vedic Age:

• Rig Vedic age is the age where the Rig Veda was composed.

• This period is also known as "Early Vedic Age".

• During this period, the women enjoyed equal status as men.

• They were allowed to perform rituals and sacrifices.

• There were no social evils during the early Vedic period.

• Women were allowed to read Vedas and other educational texts.

• Women were also involved in various occupations just like men.

• The society of Early Vedic period can be considered as Matriarchal.

• But situations changed in the later Vedic period.