Question

Why were most social taboos associated with women

Answer 1

Social taboos imply an inhibition or a ban arising from emotional dislike or social custom.  

EXPLANATION:

• Existing more commonly in eastern nations and nations whose economies are underdeveloped, women are generally the worst victims of taboos. This because women are the most oppressed class when compared to men, and women have always been considered inferior to and weaker than women.
• Moreover, the social position of the women was low and women dependent on the menfolk in their family and were not allowed to study or be independent. Women were married of early and when their husband died women had practice sati.
• These factors helped in propagating women subjugation further. Hence, many social taboos mired women and were associated mostly with women

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Answer 2

Answer:

Indian society during eighteenth century was divided along caste and gender lines. Women were discriminated against men. They were not allowed to study, work etc.