Did the Rig Vedic period offer better status for women?

Yes, in the Early Vedic period, women participated in tribal assemblies (Sabha/Samiti) and had higher relative status compared to later ages.

Ancient Social Structure

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: During which age, did women enjoy equality with men?

Women did not enjoy equality with men during the Gupta, Mauryan, or Chola periods. In these eras, they were generally subordinate to men and lacked equal political and social rights.

Exam Year

1994

Evidence Source

Link

ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_1994_62 Ref: A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India by Upinder Singh