Question

2. How did the rule of the Gupta Dynasty reinforce patriarchy? In other words, what systems were in place regarding property, education and inheritance that made women be dependent on men?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Family Life: A common feature within Gupta society was the Joint Family where parents, children, grandparents, uncles, and their children shared a common home. Indian families lived under a Patriarchal Structure, the father or the oldest male in the family was the head of the household. Women in both Mauryan and Gupta India were most often confined to roles as wives and mothers. Women's legal and property rights were restricted, though many women maintained some rights to hold property, such as bride gifts from their families and husbands.