Violence Against Women in India

Essay # 884

Anthropology > Asian
Anthropology > Cultural
Ethnic Studies
Ethnic Studies > Asia
Religion and Theology > Buddhism
Sociology
Women Studies

This essay seeks to shed light on the difficulties of women in a different country by focusing on the specialized obstacles and hurdles faced by the women of India.

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"Culture in India has a peculiar association with the religious traditions of India. The dominant and archaic "faith", Hinduism, acts upon the national culture, which in turn influences the various religions, including Hinduism itself. The Bactrian Greeks, the Moghuls, and the English have all come and gone, but none have been able to fundamentally alter the relationship and influence Hinduism has on Indian culture. The values and beliefs of ancient Hindus have existed in the subcontinent since the beginning of prehistory and have tempered all religions that have been borne in or transported to India. We find almost perfect equality of women in Buddhist philosophy....Why is there such hypocrisy within these religions? Why do they advocate one thing and exercise another? "

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Violence Against Women in India (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.ca/Essay-Violence-Against-Women-in-India/884