Question

Which of the following is true regarding the position of women during Sangam age society?

• A. The status of women in Sangam society was not equal to that of men
• B. Women enjoyed freedom of movement in society
• C. There were female ascetics belonging to Buddhist or Jain tradition
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

The women like men enjoyed a certain freedom of moving around the town, playing on the seashore and riverbeds and joined temple festivals, however, the status of women was not at par with men like contemporary period. Though the women were educated and poetesses. They had no property rights. Women performed Sati. Prostitution was a recognized institution.