Explain the position of women.

Question

With reference to the society that existed during the Sangam Age, answer the following questions:

Explain the position of women.

Answer 1

The status of women in Sangam society was not equal to that of men. The Sangam society consisted of different kinds of women. There were married women who had settled down as dutiful housewives. There were female ascetics belonging to Buddhist or Jain tradition like Kaundi Adigal and Manimegalai and also a large number of courtesans.