Women's status in tamil culture/history

Dear All,

I want some references to the status of women in ancient tamil culture and literature. Can someone point me to a thread where this was/is discussed in this forum or any online references/thesis on this topic?

thanks

Hi,
u can check this site

http://www.languageinindia.com/sep20...erandlang.html

try in google u will get more

thanks rcfan. the article brings out quite nicely how language plays a role in gender equality.