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Women played many different roles in the history of the Hindu religion. The view of them was sometimes positive. In the Upanishad Age seemed to have been more respected than in later dates. They also took part in rituals and traditions that men could not participate in. Women were sometimes viewed negatively though. They were practically born into prostitution and then looked down upon by society for it. They also treated widowed women unfairly and did not allow them to live happily even though that too was something they had no control over. Women in the Upanishad Age were very well respected. They took part in the royal court, and they were not afraid to push an issue until they were fully satisfied with the answer. These teachers were wise and well valued by other philosophers, male and female. These women were also how the various sacred teachings were brought down through the generations. Even when me