Question

Explain the following statement with reasons.

The concept of gender equality given by Tarabai Shinde was way ahead of its time.

Answer 1

She was born in 1839. She wrote an essay comparing the situation of women and men. In this essay, she wrote about women’s rights. She expressed her thought in a very upfront manner. She did not just stop at discussing reforms like widow remarriage, women’s education, abolition of Sati but proceeded to demand gender equality. Considering the time frame of her essay, it was indeed, a very brave step. She was the first Indian woman to challenge the patriarchal system. She opined that religious systems suppress women because religions are created by men.