Status of Elderly in Traditional Indian Society: A Sociological Perspective

Norms and Values in Society

Introduction on Status of Elderly in Traditional Indian Society In traditional Indian society, the elderly have historically occupied a position of respect, authority, and reverence. Rooted in cultural, religious, and familial norms, the status of the elderly was closely tied to the joint family system, patriarchal structures, and the concept of varnashrama dharma (the stages of life … Read more