Motherhood across all societies is elevated to the extent of being a divine experience, something that makes a woman complete. Women who opt out are judged and misunderstood.
India is a complex web of cultures, regions, languages and religion. To make a blanket statement about India and anything Indian is adopting a reductionist approach whereby the premise of understanding a heterogeneous nation is based on one's assumptions. This article is an attempt to explore the various facets that make India what it is.