NIOS Class 12 Gender Studies Chapter 3 Gender In History (Pre-colonial Period)

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NIOS Class 12 Gender Studies Chapter 3 Gender In History (Pre-colonial Period)

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Gender In History (Pre-colonial Period)

Chapter: 3

MODULE – I: UNDERSTANDING GENDER STUDIES AN OVERVIEW

 INTEXT QUESTIONS 3.1

1. Explain the kind of status accorded to women during indus valley civilization.

Ans: Women enjoyed equal status and held a very honourable position in society. The deities of the Indus Valley people were predominantly “mother goddesses”, and they exhibit a prevalence of a matrilineal system. It shows the strong and highly respectable position of women in the Indus valley.

2. Discuss how birth of girls were perceived in comparison to birth of girls during early vedic age?

Ans: Though the birth of sons was preferred and welcome, the birth of daughters was not condemned and frowned upon. The birth of a girl child was not considered a liability. No cases of infanticide were reported.

3. Describe the practice of ‘Niyoga system’.

Ans: A childless widow could cohabit with her brother-in-law until the birth of a son. This practice was known as the ‘Niyoga system’.

INTEXT QUESTIONS 3.2

1. Identify the time period of the later Vedic age.

Ans: 1000 BC to 600 BC.

2. Name two of the later Vedic texts.

Ans: Smiritis, Dharmashatras and Puranas.

3. Discuss the kind of marriage system followed during later vedic age.

Ans: No marriages outside the gotra were allowed. Monogamous marriages were preferred. Women had to stay with their husbands at their place after marriage.

4. Name two epics of Indian literature.

Ans: Mahabharata and Ramayana.

INTEXT QUESTIONS 3.3

Fill in the blanks as given below.

1. Buddhism and Jainism emerged as ______________ movements against Hinduism.

Ans: Protest.

2. Jainism was founded by _____________.

Ans: Mahavira.

3. Explain the term ‘the Bhikkhuni Sangha”.

Ans: Women were permitted to become ‘Sanyasis’ and had their Sangha called “the Bhikkhuni Sangha”, which allowed them to be activated in public life.

4. What examples would you to choose to explain the economic freedom given to women during the period of Jainism.

Ans: A potter woman from the town of Sravasti owned one hundred potter wheels, which shows women’s economic freedom during that time.

INTEXT QUESTIONS 3.4

1. Who was the first female monarch of the Delhi Sultanate?

Ans: Sultana Razziyya.

2. Discuss the concept of ‘Bhakti’.

Ans: It means devotion to attain salvation.

3. Which God is Meera Bai associated with?

Ans: Lord Krishna.

4. Describe the contribution of Guru Nanak for women’s equality.

Ans: Guru Nanak advocated for women’s equality in various socio-economic, religious, political, educational, and cultural fields.

5. Is the Devadasi system still in practice?

Ans: No.

Terminal Exercises

1. Explain how women are given choice in terms of marriage and choosing life partner during early vedic age.

Ans: Women had the freedom to choose their partners, and marriage was not compulsory for women. Early Vedic women enjoyed freedom in choosing their life partners. This system was known as “Swayamvar”. In some cases, they freely interacted with young men. Marriages were performed after puberty. No child marriage or the system of ‘Purdah’ is reported during that period. There were cases of unmarried women as well. To cite an example, a woman named Ghosha remained unmarried and lived at her parents’ home.