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- The experience of widowhood in India varies across socio-economic statuses, customs, religion, tradition and periods. However, they are still subject to customary laws, deep-rooted patriarchal traditions, religious legislations and extensive prejudice in inheritance rights.
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Dec 28, 2023 · From the ancient practice of Sati to the impact of British colonialism and the evolution of widow rights, this narrative explores the multifaceted experiences of widows in India, acknowledging both the challenges and triumphs that have shaped their destinies.
According to Hindu tradition, a widow cannot remarry. She has to hide in the house, remove her jewellery and wear the colour of mourning.
Mar 1, 2023 · Brick’s new book, “Widows Under Hindu Law,” is a detailed textual and historical analysis of four widow-related topics in India: widow remarriage and levirate; widows’ rights of inheritance; widow-asceticism; and the custom of sati, a former practice in India where a widow burned herself to death on her husband’s funeral pyre.
Jun 23, 2021 · The experience of widowhood in India varies across socio-economic statuses, customs, religion, tradition and periods. However, they are still subject to customary laws, deep-rooted patriarchal traditions, religious legislations and extensive prejudice in inheritance rights.
What stands out about the Indian widowhood experience is its severity, its longevity and the blatant stigma attached to a widow’s personhood. Elaborate customs and rituals demarcate the death of the husband.
- Rekha Pande
Mar 23, 2023 · The introduction begins by explaining the scholarly value of an exhaustive history of widows under Hindu law. For scholars of colonial and modern India, such a history provides crucial context for understanding important colonial debates on Hindu widows. For scholars of premodern India, however, it allows one to see how dominant male attitudes ...
In India, widows represent a diverse group that spans various age groups, socioeconomic backgrounds, and cultural contexts. Understanding the demographic intricacies involves examining regional variations, as widowhood experiences may differ between urban and rural areas.
