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If a widow's father—in—law is alive, the family would ensure he controls the property. in spite of her legal entitlement, she would not be able to get her share. secondly, there aren't manyjobs in villages, so widows from poor families remain unemployed and dependent on others to escape adversity. maan fought for her property share and became financially independent. she's now using her position and knowledge to help other women do the same. seeing maan conduct official business in the panchayat or the village council office is like watching a woman reclaim what is rightfully hers. because...

And their presence considered a bad omen, meaning they were barred from social gatherings. maan has realised it is each woman's fight for survival and dignity. until a woman empowers herself, no—one in the family will care. they won't allow her to step outside the house, wear colourful clothes, eat well, be part of social gatherings or work to earn money. with her husband dead, there is no one to fight a corner. everyone thinks she has no needs and is of no use. as india ages, with women, mostly outliving men, a rise in the number of widows will mean many women will need state support for th...