Role of Women

Definition

The role of women refers to the societal expectations, opportunities, and limitations placed on women within a specific historical context. It encompasses their roles in family life, education, religion, politics, and the economy.

Related terms

Purdah: A practice prevalent in certain societies where women were secluded from public view and had limited interactions outside their homes.

Sati: A cultural practice in some parts of India where widows self-immolated on their husbands' funeral pyres.

Foot binding: A historic Chinese practice where women's feet were tightly bound from childhood to maintain small feet as a beauty standard.