Some individuals often highlight every minor detail, asserting that ‘old people are like this and that,’ yet seldom do we reflect on ourselves. We find ourselves in an era where every girl is under the scrutinizing gaze of society. If a girl arrives home late from work, she is labeled ‘besharam (shameless),’ while a boy returning late is hailed as ‘Mehnati (hardworking).’
Where has modern India gone wrong? Nowadays, individuals advocate for equality between men and women, but paradoxically, they still question women’s character.
Here are five compelling facts that illustrate how ancient India was more open-minded than today:
- Ancient women enjoyed complete freedom to earn money and spend it as they pleased, without facing scrutiny about their salary.
