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Embodying Good Moral Woman:Psychological Burdens Lived by Women in India


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Morality concerns and applies to us through the social system we are a part of. Morals are the defining principles of what is right and wrong. They are learned through the process of socialization, from family, society and through observation. Thus, morality becomes ability, skill and a thought process that enables one to take right moral decisions and exhibit moral behaviour. Serving Patriarchal system; morals for women in our society are largely defined in an androcentric manner and the gender dichotomy in moral orientation remains strong. This study, using literature review is an attempt to reflect upon the kinds of moral values a female in our society is ingrained with and psychological vulnerabilities associated with it; which can help us understand the genesis of day-to-day problematic issues and challenges faced by women today affecting their well-being.

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Women, Psychological Burdens, Morality and Patriarchy.
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Authors

Varsha Singh
Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
Ishita Bhardwaj
Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, Delhi, India

Abstract


Morality concerns and applies to us through the social system we are a part of. Morals are the defining principles of what is right and wrong. They are learned through the process of socialization, from family, society and through observation. Thus, morality becomes ability, skill and a thought process that enables one to take right moral decisions and exhibit moral behaviour. Serving Patriarchal system; morals for women in our society are largely defined in an androcentric manner and the gender dichotomy in moral orientation remains strong. This study, using literature review is an attempt to reflect upon the kinds of moral values a female in our society is ingrained with and psychological vulnerabilities associated with it; which can help us understand the genesis of day-to-day problematic issues and challenges faced by women today affecting their well-being.

Keywords


Women, Psychological Burdens, Morality and Patriarchy.

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