Study on Status of Women and Widows in the Modern Era

Abstract

The word widow in the Indian cultural context is referred to women whose husband is dead and who are not permitted for remarriage. The plight of widow is indeed miserable for, almost inevitably, it carries with it problems of ill health, insufficiency of money, unemployment and strained social relations with one’s children and one’s friends for both men and women. The vulnerability of women in rural status is worse compared to the all India levels. Of course, there are certain initiatives in the country, especially after the Independence towards raising the status of women. However, there are miles to go in order to reach the goal of gender equality.