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Article Name : | | ROLE OF BUDDHISM IN EMANCIPATION OF WOMEN IN INDIA | Author Name : | | Kranti Gawali | Publisher : | | Ashok Yakkaldevi | Article Series No. : | | GRT-3632 | Article URL : | | ![](images/pdf_download.png) | Author Profile View PDF In browser | Abstract : | | The understanding about status of women in India and their empowerment needs to also take into account the contribution of Buddhism towards their emancipation.This paper traces the changes in the status of women in India from the pre-buddhist times to the current .Social reformers and constitution maker were influnced by the Buddhist ideology of equality and spiritual development of women ,which reveals through their social reform activities aimed at women's empowerment.Research in psychology has proved that the self concept and self identity of an individual affects their achievements and well-being.Buddhism has played an important role in enhancement of psychological well –being and success of women till current time. | Keywords : | | |
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