State of Muslim women in India

Data shows the rate of separation among Muslim women is same as their Hindu counterparts

Sahil Makkar  |  New Delhi 

Muslim women, burqa

After the Supreme Court on Tuesday declared the practice of instant divorce unconstitutional, Business Standard takes a look at the Census 2011 that show the rate of separation among Muslim women is same as their Hindu counterparts. 

The also show that Muslim women are least educated, compared to their counterparts in other communities. 

Also, the number of non-working women among Muslims is the highest after Jains.

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Source: Census of 2011

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Source: Census of 2011

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