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Depending on the area, women’s rights are either established, dawning, or basically non-existent.
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Smaller, rural areas see women as caregivers, mothers, and not much more, although Women’s Rights groups are beginning to crop up.
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More progressive areas like the state of Kerala have women’s roles comparable to men.
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Foreign women are given more slack in terms of dress, but travelers should wear whatever clothing is accepted in that region.
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Some areas do experience “eve teasing,” or sexual harassment. This is not as common in cities.
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Accepted roles are generally a housewife, mother, homemaker etc. In villages women are usually involved in cottage industries, farming etc.
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Traditional Indian women do not drink or smoke.
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