Another Question : Shaktism and Empowerment of Indian Women

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An interesting topic indeed. The only COMMUNITY of Shaktas that i know of (not

just individuals in a community but community as a whole) are the nairs of

Kerala. There was and is no "suppression" of women there.

 

I remember someone telling me , quoting a westerner that "Kerala is the only

place in India where you can talk toa female who will look into your eyes and

talk".

 

Thus suppression was NEVER there among shaktas.

India is a land of varied cultures and belief systems. If you want to study

woman empowerment through shaktism study Nairs of Kerala.

 

"N. Madasamy" <ashwini_puralasamy wrote:

Somebody send this to ShaktiSadhana.Org today. I thought its should be in the

message board.

 

Hello,

 

I was wondering if there is any resource you know of that tells of the practical

applications for women in daily life that can empower their position in society

as related to Saktism. Basically, I am writing a paper on the influence of

Saktism or the influence of religious beliefs in general in India on women today

given the

changing climate they are presently engaged in- development at the hands of

Western culture. I know that the spiritual/religious beliefs of traditional

Hinduism served the society "well" in their suppresion

of women's part in productive/valued society, but I am wondering how that is

changing, and is Shaktism playing a part in encouraging women to be more active

players in their changing world? Sorry if this is a bit overwhelming, but I am

desperate to find material for my

particular interest. Thanks so much!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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