Guardians of Heritage: The Role of Women Inpreservation of Culture and It’s Transmission

This paper explores the vital role of women in the preservation and transmission of culturalheritage across diverse societies. Women have historically been the custodians of tradition, oftenserving as the primary transmitters of cultural knowledge, practices, and values within familiesand communities. Their contributions, while frequently overlooked in mainstream narratives,are essential for sustaining cultural identities and fostering intergenerational continuity.The research examines various dimensions of women’s involvement in culturalpreservation, focusing on their roles in oral traditions, artisanal crafts, rituals, and communitystorytelling. Women are often the bearers of folklore, music, and dance, embodying thenarratives that shape cultural identity. In many societies, they engage in the practice ofstorytelling, passing down historical accounts and moral lessons that reinforce communityvalues and collective memory.