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Also known as suttee, sahagamana, sahamarana, anvarohana, satidaha, satipratha, sativrata, satimata
funerary women sacrifice
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Sati was a historical practice in parts of India where widows were burned alive on their husbands' funeral pyres, either by choice or coercion. Understanding sati matters because it represents a significant human rights issue that reflects how cultural and religious interpretations have been used to justify practices that caused tremendous suffering.
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