Essay Archive - The Role of Women in India and South America
The Role of Women in India and South America
In the stories read concerning India and South America, women play
important roles. Some are not so tasteful while others portray them as
strong and independent. In each story, woman are allowed to express
themselves quite differently. They lead a life that dos not parallel ours
but hopefully one day will.
Women in India occupy a paradoxical status. On one hand, there is an
abundance of goddesses occupying pivotal places in Indian mythology. On
the other hand, there are inhuman Atraditions@ piled against them; Sati,
Dowry-system, etc. come to mind. Yet, now there are....
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