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Question
For which reforms were the women’s movement in the pre-independence period fighting?
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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.
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