India is dominated by a patriarchal societal system - the basis of household and community organization is that of patrilineal descent and patrilateral affiliation. While women may carry some economic status, especially in its more agricultural regions, they cannot operate as an independent outside of a father, son or mate. Unlike some patrilineal societies, in India, women are allowed to seek divorce as well as men, yet the
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