: Traditionally, many live in multi-generational joint family systems where the oldest male is often the head, though women hold significant influence over domestic and spiritual matters.

According to OECD data, Indian women spend 299 minutes per day on unpaid care work (cooking, cleaning, child care), compared to 25 minutes for men. This defines the —she is expected to "work like a man" in the office but "act like a traditional woman" at home.

Indian women have made significant strides in various fields, including:

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