However, with the passage of time, the position of women in Indian society began to change. The medieval period saw the rise of patriarchal norms, which led to the marginalization of women in many areas of life. Despite this, Indian women continued to play a vital role in preserving cultural traditions, passing on stories, songs, and customs to their children and grandchildren.
Economic necessity and career ambitions have made dual-income households the urban norm. However, with the passage of time, the position
Beneath the colorful surface of festivities and family life lies a silent health crisis. More than half of Indian women are anemic, while obesity among women has nearly doubled in the past 15 years, creating a "double burden" of malnutrition. Unhealthy, cereal-heavy diets, a shift to sedentary lifestyles, and a lack of dietary diversity are driving a surge in diabetes and cardiovascular disease. a shift to sedentary lifestyles
For the middle-class Indian family, a daughter’s education is now seen as an investment rather than a liability (a shift from the dowry-focused past). The CA (Chartered Accountant), the IAS (Civil Servant), or the Software Engineer are the coveted "golden children" of Indian households. However, this comes with the pressure of the "Biological Clock." Many urban women face the dilemma of "career vs. marriage," often having to negotiate maternity breaks and sabbaticals in a way their male counterparts do not. the IAS (Civil Servant)