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WOMEN SOCIAL STATUS IN EXISTING SOCIAL SCENARIO

Journal: SRJ'S FOR HUMANITY SCIENCES & ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Vol.3, No. 9)

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Page : 2303-2308

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Abstract

The term women rights refers to freedom and entitlement of Women & girls of all ages. These rights may or may not be ignored or suppressed by law, local customs & behavior in a particular society. women in India carry a strong desire for freedom. The status at which women reached during the present era is not achieved due to the kindness of men or due to natural prog ress; it is rather achieved through a long struggle & sacrifice on women’s part. The legal status of Women in India has been subjected to many changes; many acts were also passed for benefits, welfare and development of women which were accepted by the soc iety. It is pleasant to talk about women liberation, but no one has really given them freedom despite of all the laws. Constitute provide many rights to the women but the practical fact is that she does not get her actual rights. The status of women has to start from the social framework, social structure, and cultural norms. Value systems influence social expectations regarding the behavior of both men & women & determine a woman's role along with her position in society to a great extent. The significan ce and the purpose of the paper is to make people aware about the status of women in our society, firstly freedom should be given to them so that they can feel empowered. The present paper presents the social status of women in India and focuses on the ga p between the position and role according to the laws and constitution

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