Social, Political and Educational Status of Tibetan Women in Exile

The study seeks to examine the social and political status of Tibetan women refugee living in McLeod Ganj suburb of the city of Dharamshala, India. It attempts to highlight the issues and challenges of Tibetan Women those are staying as refugee in India. It observes the Education appraise, political representation, marriage customs and traditions of the Tibetan women by surveying with them in actual social and political setting of the Tibetan community in Exile. This study was conducted by consciously observed records, and analyses via interviews in their cultural physical setting of Dharamshala. It is based on survey of Tibetan women in Exile between the age group 18 to 60 years. It is true like other women, Tibetan women face challenges of representation, living in denial, and had been living with cultural limitations of Tibetan community in Dharamshala. Despite the challenges and restrictions upon them, what is more important to Tibetan women in Exile is the protection of their male members, and has been worried due to the torture and inhumane conditions of their people in captured Tibetan region .Tibetan women living in Exile Himachal Pradesh also shared their horrible experiences of life in captured Tibetan region. Even though living within limitations Tibetan Women in Exile were full of courage, confidence and bravery. Furthermore, Tibetan people in Exile were expressed gratitude for the support of India for allowing them to stay in India. This article would bring to light the status of Tibetan refugee women in exile to the rest of the world. This analysis find out that even after living in the difficult situation as refugees these Tibetan women are an inspiration for all the women. Tibetan Women may emerge as a role model for all the women to lead a life with dignity and strength. Even though living within limitations and challenges Tibetan Women in Exile are full of courage, confidence and bravery.