Download or read book The role model wives in Hinduism written by Kati Neubauer and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2009-08-17 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essay from the year 2008 in the subject Theology - Miscellaneous, grade: 1, Muhlenberg College, course: The Feminine in South Asia, language: English, abstract: In India clear expectations towards the behaviour of a woman in society exist. The role of a wife in marriage is not only culturally but also religiously defined. In Hinduism two role models are given: Rama’s wife Sita and Krishna’s mistress Radha. The Essay follows the question: How do Sita and Radha help explore the boundaries of wifely behaviour?