What conclusion can be made about the change in gender structures in early India from the early vedic period to the late vedic period?

Question

1. women gained higher status as they gained greater responsibilities in performing religious rituals.
2. women were allowed to marry after they reached puberty.
3. women lost all rights and became second-class citizens.
4. women became socially isolated through purdah but retained the right to own property.
i think it's #4

Answer 1

The correct answer is 1. Women gained higher status as they gained greater responsibilities in performing religious rituals.