One of the many achievements of ancient India was the high social status enjoyed by women and the educational opportunity which was then accorded to them. They studied the sacred texts, had full access to all the different branches of knowledge then known and took part in religious and philosophical discussions. Several of them were highly honoured for their intellectual deeds. But in the later period, the position of women experienced a lowering of its standards owing to certain social evils e.g., purdah system, Sati, the prevention of widow re-marriage, child marriage etc. The present volume presents a detailed historical account of female education in ancient and medieval India. It is hoped that it will be consulted in various academic circles in our sub-continent and abroad.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR B.M. Sharma
B.M. Sharma is working as a Principal in Central School. He holds a postgraduate degree in English and has many books to his credit. Shri B.M. Sharma has attended many national level seminars and educational conferences.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Usha Sharma
Dr. Usha Sharma a well-known academic and research scientist, has published several research papers in science and research journals in India and abroad. Dr. Sharma believes that science and spirituality do not conflict with each other. Scientific-spiritual perception of human reality can provide insights and help resolve various nagging conflicts. Besides being a scientist, Dr. Usha Sharma is also a social activist and a freelance journalist. Human rights, women's rights and criminal tendencies among the educated classes are some of her major concerns. She hopes that man is on his way to develop a world culture based upon the best that has been thought and achieved through time anywhere. For developing such a world culture, she is willing to strive along with others.
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