The social system and beliefs are anti feminine. The girl is considered as 'paraya dhan' (others' property) to be eventually handed over to other namely would be husband. Dowry system also adversely affects women. The society is male dominated and woman is supposed to assume a junior position in society and family.
We are going through a transitional phase. Women are progressively getting better status.
One of the reasons behind the injustice done to girl child in India is that the family and family name goes by boy child, and the girl gets married and to the other house and the is considered as the guest in many houses