deep rooted patriarchy
I was watching a documentary in which they were discussing that in the mughal era, the shahzadian weren’t married off because the king was afraid that his throne would be in danger if a strong son-in-law came. And if they ever were married, it was just for the sake of the king’s benefit. This made me think that patriarchy is so deep-rooted that the last few generations and even us, fighting for women’s freedom might not ever have a fruitful result.
P.S: I know things have changed a lot, but I’m talking on a mass level.