More or Less Do Indian women own 11% of the world’s gold?
Nov 4, 2023
Exploring the claim that Indian women own 11% of the world's gold, discussing the cultural significance of gold in India, the global breakdown of gold holdings, the distribution of gold ownership in India, and the reasons for high Indian demand for gold.
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Claim Conflates Women With Households
- The viral claim that "Indian women hold 11% of the world's gold" mixes up gendered ownership with national household data.
- The World Gold Council data cited refers to Indian households generally, not specifically to women.
Family Heirlooms Passed Through Generations
- Mridhu Bhandari describes multiple generations gifting and passing down gold as family heirlooms.
- She frames gold as a thread tying generations together in Indian families.
Gold As Financial Security For Women
- Gold functions as perceived financial security for many Indian women, often given at marriage or milestones.
- It serves as a fallback asset for women who may not have independent incomes.