Question 1

Which Brahmanical text described a woman, a sudra, a dog, and a crow are the embodiments of untruth, sin, and darkness.?

Accepted Answer

The Satapatha Brahmana, a commentary on the Shukla Yajurveda, contains the statement that a woman, a sudra, a dog, and a crow embody untruth, sin, and darkness, reflecting the social and religious attitudes of its time.

Question 2

Who wrote 'stridharmapadhati'?

Accepted Answer

Treyambaka, a Brahmin writer, authored 'Stridharmapadhati'. This text is a guide on the ideal behavior and duties of women in traditional Hindu society, reflecting the patriarchal norms of the time.

Question 3

What is the main instrument through which the patriarchal Brahmanical society subordinated women in the opinion of Uma Chakravarti?

Accepted Answer

Uma Chakravarti identifies the idea of pativratadharma, which emphasizes a woman's devotion and subservience to her husband, as a key instrument through which the patriarchal Brahmanical society subordinated women. This concept reinforced gender hierarchies by placing the husband at the center of a woman's life and duties.

Question 4

Which Indian historian applied the theoretical formulations of Gerda Lerner in Indian contexts for the first time?

Accepted Answer

Uma Chakravarti is known for applying Gerda Lerner's theoretical formulations to the Indian context, particularly in her work on understanding the historical construction of gender and the role of women in ancient India.

Quiz 4: Feminist and Ecofeminist Literature and Concepts in History and Society

Which Brahmanical text described a woman, a sudra, a dog, and a crow are the embodiments of untruth, sin, and darkness.?

Who wrote 'stridharmapadhati'?

What is the main instrument through which the patriarchal Brahmanical society subordinated women in the opinion of Uma Chakravarti?

Which Indian historian applied the theoretical formulations of Gerda Lerner in Indian contexts for the first time?