Question

Women were not respected in Vedic age. State whether the statement is True (or) False. And Justify it

Answer 1

Yes, Womens were indeed not respected in vedic age. Men were given more importance than Women. Only the princess and queens were given respect. There are also many stories regarding it. This also happens in our modern world

Answer 2

Answer:

The given statement is false. In the Vedic age, women were given a high place in society and enjoyed almost equal rights and freedom in society as men.

Two women, Maitreyi and Gargi were known to be the top philosophers of the Vedic age.

Women of that age excelled in all spheres and were given the right to choose their own partner for marriage as well.