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Essays on the concept of "Manaivi" often analyze how the role has evolved from ancient times to the present.
அனிதா இளம் மனைவி [Anita Ilam Manaivi] - Goodreads
: The prolific author Sujatha (S. Rangarajan) explored modern relationship dynamics in works like Anita—A Trophy Wife (Ilam Manaivi) . These stories often focus on the power struggles and psychological nuances of marriage in contemporary settings, moving away from idealized archetypes to more realistic, and sometimes humorous, portrayals.
: In medieval records, women (especially widows) sometimes took over their husbands' trades, such as wool merchanting or goldsmithing, though this was rare in India compared to Europe.