Traditionally, men are viewed as the primary providers and decision-makers, while women are expected to manage the household and care for children and elders.

It is impossible to define "the" Indian woman because she varies by region:

Ask any Indian woman about her wardrobe, and she will tell you: it is a split personality. The (6 yards of unstitched fabric) is considered the gold standard of grace. Worn by politicians, grandmothers, and brides, it signifies "serious womanhood." However, the daily driver for most working women is the Kurta-Salwar or Kurta-Leggings .