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प्रश्न
Estimate Periyar E.V.R’s decisive contribution to the social transformation of Tamil Nadu.
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उत्तर
- Periyar was keen on the introduction of reservations in representative bodies such as the legislative council for Non-Brahmins.
- Periyar understood the relevance of mass communication in spreading rationalist thought. He started a number of newspapers and journals.
- He also supported Ambedkar’s demand for separate electorates for scheduled castes.
- Periyar had a close relationship with Singaravelar who is considered the first communist of South India and a pioneer of Buddhism.
- In 1937, in opposition to the Rajaji’s Government move to introduce compulsory Hindi in schools, he launched a popular movement to oppose it.
- The anti-Hindi agitation (1937-39) had a big impact on Tamil Nadu’s politics. Periyar was imprisoned for his role in the movement.
- Rajaji, the Chief Minister of Madras State (1952-54), introduced a vocational education programme with training in tune with their father’s occupation.
- Periyar criticised it as Kula Kalvi Thittam (caste-based education scheme) and opposed it tooth and nail.
- Anti-north Indian campaigns had made Periyar to take an anti-Hindi stand.
- Periyar’s experiences taught him that it was necessary to eradicate religion in order to impart progress and Justice.
- Periyar wanted religion to be replaced by rationalism.
- Periyar objected to the hereditary priesthood in temples.
- He advocated inter-caste and Self Respect Marriages devoid of any such rituals.
- Periyar was critical of patriarchy. He condemned child-marriage and the devadasi system (institution of temple girls).
- Periyar objected to terms like “giving in marriage” This he said, treats women as a thing- He wants it substituted by Valkaithunai (companion).
- Periyar’s most important work on this subject is Why the Woman is Enslaved? Periyar believed that property rights for women would provide them a social status and protection.
- Periyar had been emphasizing women’s right to divorce and property.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Periyar wanted religion to be replaced by ______.
- Margret Cousin was one of the founders of Women’s India Association.
- Periyar spent his entire life campaigning against superstitions through Thinkers or Rationalists Forums he had formed.
- Singaravelar was a staunch supporter of the Flindu Mahasabha.
- Periyar emphasised that the caste system in South India is linked with the arrival of Brahmins from the North.
Estimate Periyar as a feminist.
Answer all the questions given under the caption.
Periyar E.V.R.
- When did Periyar found Dravidar Kazhagam?
- What were the Newspapers and Journals run by Periyar?
- Why was Periyar known as Vaikom hero?
- Which was the most important work of Periyar?
Match the following.
| 1. | Justice | (a) | E. V. Ramasamy Periyar |
| 2. | Vaikom Hero | (b) | T. M. Nair |
| 3. | Devadasi System | (c) | Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy |
| 4. | Justice Party | (d) | English News Paper |
What kind of vocational education programme was introduced by C. Rajagopalachari in Madras State? How did Periyar react to this?
In which year Rettaimalai Srinivasan was born?
Assertion (A):- Rettaimalai Srinivasan who had experienced the horrors of untouchability worked for the progress of the deprived castes.
Reason (R):- He served as president of the scheduled castes federations and the Madras Provincial Depressed Classes.
Who initiated the Self-Respect movement? What was it about?
Answer the question given under the caption.
Self-Respect Movement
- Who started the Self-Respect Movement?
- Why did he start?
- When was it started?
- Name the laws passed by the Government due to the constant struggle of Self-Respect Movement.
