| Challenge | Current Shift | |-----------|----------------| | | Declining (now ~23% of girls married before 18, down from 47% in 2006) | | Female infanticide | Illegal; Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (Save Daughter, Educate Daughter) campaign active | | Period taboos | Menstrual hygiene awareness rising; sanitary pad ads now normal; some temples still ban menstruating women | | Safety | #MeToo India, increased CCTV in cities, women-only train coaches, helpline 1091 | | Divorce | Stigma decreasing in metros; mutual consent divorce common |
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This report examines the multifaceted lifestyles and cultural roles of women in India, highlighting the dynamic interplay between deep-rooted traditions and modern aspirations in 2026. 1. Cultural Identity and Traditional Roles 1. Cultural Identity and Traditional Roles
