| ID | 130031 |
| Title Proper | Buddhist and Gandhian reflections on the status of women |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kaur, Simerjit |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) |
Woman and man have been complimentary to each other in the case of creation of a new entity in general and in continuity of the world in particular. But, ever since the dawn of human civilization, the history shows that women have been treated in almost all the societies of the world as a second-rated citizen despite the fact they constitute numerically half of the entire human population. In the past when Siddh?rtha Gautama, the Buddha and Gandhiji were dwelling on this planet, the condition of the women was not better than to-day. They were decorative pieces, object of sensual gratifications of male, and almost confined to the household work. Moreover, they were deprived of education, one of the basic necessities of mental development. In such a situation, the views expressed by the Buddha and Gandhiji could be a mirror to evaluate the place of women in the society. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol.35, No.12; Apr.2014: p.42-45 |
| Journal Source | World Focus Vol.35, No.12; Apr.2014: p.42-45 |
| Key Words | Buddhism ; Women ; History of women ; Condition of women ; Status of women |