Explain the plight of women 200 years ago.

The world has changed a lot for the women during the past 200 years:

a. Earlier, many girls were married off early at a young age.

b. The concept of polygamy was widely practised.

c. The concept of Sati was also promoted which was considered to be a social evil and a regressive concept.

d. Women had no right to education and were not allowed to vote.