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Differences Between Indian And European Societies

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Gender relations in Indian Societies majorly differed from that of those in European Society. In opposition to European societies, where men dominate everything, Indian societies were matrilineal, where children become members of the mother’s family. Women played an important part in religious ceremonies, took part in tribal meetings and helped to select male tribe leaders. In addition all property was owned by women. Women had a lot more freedoms in Indian society. They could have premarital sexual relations or divorce their husbands. And in contrast to the European tradition where the wife lives with the husband 's family, in Indian society the husband would leave his family to live with his wife’s family. Furthermore, men contributed to
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