• Dr. P. Raja

The aim of this paper is to highlight the condition of the women in Tamil Nadu through the ages. In this attempt, the development of their activities for their cause is portrayed further, attempt is made to trace the customs and traditional practices which blocked their development equal to men flocks. As a matter of fact, the ancient Tamil literature portrayed that both sexes were equal and women had equal right to some extent with men in enjoying freedom, for acquiring knowledge, education and spirituality. Women in ancient Tamil society enjoyed in practice some status unlike in other parts of India. Manu’s Smriti, the sacred Hindu code highly influenced the North Indian Society which assures the subordination of women in all stages from the cradle to grave. Manu enunciated the perpetual tutelage aim the following terms “Her Father protects her in childhood, her husband in youth and son in old age”. But the sacred ancient Tamil Work Thirukkural spoke very highly of women in their social setup.

Social Status of Women in Tamil Nadu

"Social Status of Women in Tamil Nadu", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 5, page no.1013-1017, May-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1805908.pdf

"Social Status of Women in Tamil Nadu", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 5, page no. pp1013-1017, May-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1805908.pdf