Gender manifestations and implications of Sita in Ramayana

Abstract

Women Identities have been represented with less calibre and competencies in Indian tradition and culture. These manifestations had huge implications on culture, traditions and family legacies across India. Sita, most illustrious and powerful women in Indian culture, has been provided a traditional and family-oriented role. This research paper is an investigation in to the purposive gender manifestation of Sita in Ramayana and its implications for Indian society, culture and women. The study concludes that women have been provided feminine and submissive roles by Male chauvinist tradition started from Rama, has transformed in 20^th century, with the emergence of New modern Sita for Indian society.