But a woman is naturally…, her psychology is to dress very nicely so that man may be attracted. Because they want shelter. This is the whole psychology. Although they declare independence, they cannot live independently. That is not possible. Therefore they are by nature accustomed to dress attractively so that one may accept her and give her shelter. This is psychology. Otherwise, why the woman are naturally inclined to dress herself nice? Man does not. This is the psychology. A sixteen-years-old boy is roughly dressed. But a sixteen-year-old girl will never remain roughly. She’ll always try to decorate herself very nicely and utilize her youthful beauty for attracting. Why attracting? Because she wants shelter. Therefore it is the duty of the father and mother that “She is a young girl, she wants shelter, and out of passion, lusty desires, her selection may be wrong. So before she selects out of her own way, let me — it is my duty, I am guardian — give her some good shelter.” This is Hindu process. This is natural psychology. Father, mother, they know, the well-wisher of the children.

Srila Prabhupada — September 6, 1976, Vrndavana