What Was the Status of Women in the Preimperial Period

What was the status of women in the preimperial period in India?

A) Within the family they were clearly subordinate to men, but enjoyed greater occupational opportunities than was the case by the last centuries B.C.E.
B) Women were clearly subordinate within the household and were unable to hold any occupations outside of it.
C) Women enjoyed great freedom within the household, but were unable to hold any occupations outside of it.
D) Women enjoyed equality within the household, but were restricted from reading the sacred texts.