Primacy of Property as Devolution of Rights: Case of Women in India through the Lens of Inheritance Laws

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Women have increased bargaining power from inheritance laws, yet face covert coercion in practice.
Despite legal rights to property, women struggle with familial ties, often renouncing inheritance.
The conflict emerges from differing theoretical frameworks like the Coasean theorem and Hobbesian views.
Investigating these issues requires understanding psychological costs and women's lived realities.

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Analysis reveals the conflict women face in property inheritance and familial loyalty, suggesting significant social implications.

Aashita Dawer (2025) studied this question.

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