In many agricultural states, women were restricted to domestic activities while men were permitted to engage in public (outside) endeavors. Women were often not allowed to own property, engage in politics, or pursue educational goals. These restrictions were reflected in a number of cultural practices such as:

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Purdah is a practice in which women are required to stay indoors and away from public view, while foot binding is a practice in which a woman's feet are tightly bound to prevent their growth. Both of these practices were common in agricultural societies where women were expected to stay home and care for the household, while men were free to engage in public activities. The other choices are not relevant to this topic.

In Many Agricultural States, Women Were Restricted to Domestic Activities