In traditional Indian society, women were often expected to play a domestic role, managing the household, caring for children, and supporting their husbands. The concept of "Panchsheel" or the five essential duties of a woman - to serve her family, respect her elders, manage the household, bear children, and maintain the family honor - was deeply ingrained. Women were often socialized to prioritize their family's needs over their own, and their identity was closely tied to their roles as wives, mothers, and daughters.