Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Answer the following question in brief.
For which reforms were the women’s movement in the pre-independence period fighting?
Advertisements
Solution
The women’s movements in the pre-independence period were fighting to eliminate injustice and exploitation against women, helping them lead a respectful and socially active life. Some of the reforms it demanded were:
- Widow remarriage
- Women’s education
- Right to vote
After Independence, women were granted equal political rights by the constitution; however, the social struggle for equality continued.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Complete the concept map.
For which reforms were the women’s movement in the pre-independance period fighting?
How do you think stereotypes, about what women can or cannot do, affect women’s right to equality?
Very Short Type Question:
What is the percentage of women engaged in agricultural work in our country?
Very Short Type Question:
What does agricultural work mean to these women?
Very Short Type Question:
When we think of a farmer we only think of a man. Why?
Very Short Type Question:
When is International Women’s Day celebrated?
Very Short Type Question:
What do women do on International Women’s Day?
Short Type Question:
Was Rashsundari Devi a superstitious woman? If not, why not?
Explain the following concept:
Women's movement in Post-Independence Era.
