In India, widows face discrimination and hardship due to superstitions. They cut their hair, wear mourning saris, and are excluded from celebrations. Financial dependency and blame for their husband's death lead to abandonment. Widowed men can remarry, but women are stigmatized. Efforts to support widows are underway. In Vrindavan, volunteers and activists help widows rebuild their lives, offering a sympathetic community and newfound independence.
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The Invisible Women
