A fork of Rural Dictionary
Typically of women, the practice of being hidden away or constrained from society. Either self-imposed, or by society (as in several Muslim states).
She's gone into purdah during her exams. In Mughal Empire, purdah was the usual state for most noble women.
Anonymity in the electronic space
Is he still attacking you behind his e-purdah? Ignore the e-nonymouse, just a rat
It's a continuation on the glass ceiling/glass closet idea. In eastern westernised societies men and women do come to a party together but segregate themselves in different corners upon arrival. You can see eachother but you can't cross over to meet: The glass purdah rules.
She: Bye now for a while, I've to go to my own side. He: Look but don't cross, the glass purdah rules! She: Looking is better than touching and thank god they don't put down a black purdah any more.