The issue of dowry, though banned, still persists, and many women are subjected to domestic abuse and harassment. The sex ratio in India is also alarming, with a preference for male children leading to female foeticide and infanticide.
: Indian women are key custodians of cultural heritage, excelling in classical dance forms (like Bharatnatyam or Kathak) and intricate folk arts like Madhubani painting . Fashion and Aesthetics The issue of dowry, though banned, still persists,
