This is mainly for Indians or people who know?

Question

If you know what I'm talking about, then please answer, especially if you're Indian. But do not answer if you do not know about Indian law and culture. Are Indian women submissive to their husbands (leaving the final decisions to the man), but not obeying him in any illegal acts or acts that would hurt her physically. Do the women consider it alright to divorce a man for adultery, abuse (only physical), and desertion, & will Indian law & culture abide by the wishes of an American husband living in India? Can an American in India keep his Indian bride if he has treated her with kindness according to what I've said previously even if Indian law and culture are opposed to it? Is an American exempt from such restrictions?

Answer 1

Women in India are quite modern in many ways--They work openly as doctors, lawyers, business women, etc...esp in the larger cities...My grandmother was a lawyer and a professor in India--and that was how many years ago?...Traditionally women are expected to respect and honor their husbands..this is cultural and religious...(in different ways--depending on the religion)but they are also considered equals and sometimes even the better half. A woman is considered a goddess in the home...In more rural areas, women are still learning to be empowered, but this is largely due to lack of education, etc...There is nothing in indian customs that says that women should be treated less than the husband--yes--the woman should worship her husband as a god (for Hindus)--in the sense that she should honor and respect him--but he has to do his part too--She is his other--his better half--that is why all the Indian gods/goddesses come in pairs--and major Indian spiritual ceremonies require that a husband and wife sit together--the husband needs the wife as much as she needs him--the female is the male's Shakti--or source of power...and yes--if a man abuses a woman--the Indian governemnet will definitely be on it--There are serious laws against abusing women in India--If in-laws try to harass or harm a daughter-in-law even--the law steps in very quickly (because in the past women were burned or killed and mistreated)---

Basically, treat your wife decently...and Indian law and culture is not oppossed to women marrying Americans--I don't know where you heard that...there are always reservations when someone does something outside of the norm...but it depends on the individual people involved...

Answer 2

I don't know the cultures and customs of the Indian cultures. But, many of the cultures of the world are male dominated. Women are to be submissive to their husbands, and he has the final say in all matters.

Concerning an American in India. When you visit, or live, in another country, you fall under their laws. You're American rights, customs, and such are not recognized in a foreigh country. For example, if you get arrested in the state, you usually get a phone call, are allowed an attorney, and have certain rights(ie. privacy, the 5th, etc.). When travelling abroad, those rights do not follow you. You are subject to the laws of that country.

The best example of this is when the young man vandalized a vehicle in Singapore. He went through their justice system, and was caned for his crime. People in the states were outraged. But, he was in Singapore, and given that, he was subject to their laws and customs.

Answer 3

yes