PREMA, A.2019-09-252019-09-252013-12-312012-02http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12424/198645This paper tries to explain the development of women movement in India and the status of women during the Vedic period and British period. It also tries to explain the position of women on the basis of socioeconomic – political empowerment.engCreative Commons Copyright (CC 2.5)WomenGenderHindu ethicsSumangaliCultural ethicsCultural/intercultural ethicsMethods of ethicsGeneral and historicalPhilosophical ethicsCommunity ethicsLifestyle ethicsSocial ethicsFamily ethicsSexual orientation/genderEducation and ethicsMinority ethicsArticle