How were the women treated in the Early Vedic Period?

Position of women in the Early Vedic Period is described below:

1. In the Early Vedic Period women had equal rights as men.
2. Education was open for both boys and girls.
3. Women attended the tribal assemblies, participated in debates and religious ceremonies.
4. The daughters were allowed to choose their husbands in a special ceremony called The Swayamvara.
5. Widows were allowed to remarry and the practice of child marriage, parda system or sati were not in existence.