Question

22 What conclusion can be made about the change in gender structures in early India from the early Vedic Period to the late Vedic Period? (1 point) (1 point) Women became socially isolated through purdah but retained rights to own property Women lost all rights and became second -class citizens Women gained higher status as they gained greater responsibilities in performing religious rituals Women were allowed to marry after they reached puberty

Answer 1

The conclusion that can be made about the change in gender structures in early India from the early Vedic Period to the late Vedic Period is that **women gained higher status as they gained greater responsibilities in performing religious rituals**. During the early Vedic Period, women held a more egalitarian status and were involved in various aspects of society, including religious practices. However, during the late Vedic Period, while some aspects of women’s rights diminished, they also took on significant roles in rituals and religious responsibilities, reflecting a complex evolution in gender roles rather than a straightforward decline in status.