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many parts of India, widows are subjected to discriminatory practices and stereotypes rooted in traditional beliefs. Widows may face ostracism, restrictions on social participation, and even be stigmatized as bearers of bad luck. Additionally, certain cultural rituals and norms associated with widowhood can exacerbate the challenges they encounter.
This paper is a historiographical review of selected significant scholarship on widowhood in India. Most important conclusion is that the difference in widowhood experiences in India is premised upon the fact that the high-caste customs and cultural codes has created a disadvantageous gender equation for women.
This paper attempts to undertake a historical and gendered analysis of the recourses to widowhood in India. Niyoga, sati, remarriage and celibacy were the four ‘options’ that a widowed woman could resort to at varied points in history.
- Rekha Pande
The main goal of this monograph is to understand widowhood in Indian society. Widowhood as seen through the years, widows' socio-cultural and psychological situations, issues of widowhood, widow empowerment, widow property rights, the importance of spiritual locations for widows, and initiatives resulting in improvements in widows' status are ...
Jun 30, 2023 · This paper is a historiographical review of selected significant scholarship on widowhood in India. Most important conclusion is that the difference in widowhood experiences in India is...
- Jyoti Atwal
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.
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BenoyGhose has pointed out certain factors that were responsible for widow remarriage “not gaining momentum but gradually losing ground before the slow but steady advance of Hindu reaction” 8 after the 1860’s. Vidyasagar had to face violent hostility personally from the anti-widow remarriage group.
