Women rights violation through rituals; A comparative study of Dalit and NonDalit women in tumkur district, Karnataka

Abstract

Women consisting half of our population although since ancient India Women were
treated second division people of society. However biological difference of sex can be seen but
on the ground of social construct of gender, inequality is prevalent, male dominated society keep
on doing atrocities, exploitation mental and physical abuse against women. Even in cultural
practice like rituals and festivals the worst sort continued. In certain belief system, such as
Hinduism in India, sons play a special role son preference is mentioned in the Vedas, it is
supposed to be a son who lights a deceased person's funeral pyre and brings him or her
salvation. Hindu kinship norms are adhered to more strictly among all castes. On this backdrop
this article studied socio-economic background of the women, ascertained ritual participation of
women and explored violation of women rights through ritual practices a comparison study of
Dalit and NonDalit in rural areas of Tumkur district. For this study researcher has used
Descriptive research design. Samples collected through purposeful sampling with the help of self
prepared questionnaire. The study found systematic inequality prevailed in all forms against
women.