What does the example of Satavahana womens naming indicate about societal norms ........

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What does the example of Satavahana women's naming indicate about societal norms?

Strict adherence to all Brahmanical norms.

Adoption of husband’s gotra names after marriage as a standard.

Variability in practice contrary to Brahmanical norms.

Total absence of gotra concept for women.

The naming practices of Satavahana women show that societal norms around naming were not uniform.

Some women retained their father's gotra, differing from traditional Brahmanical expectations.

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