Question

Give your personal response.

Social reform movements are present even in 21^st century India.

Answer 1

1. Social reform movements aim to bring about changes in outdated, oppressive, and regressive religious practices. For example, in recent times, homosexuality was decriminalised by the Supreme Court of India due to the persistent efforts of the LGBT community.
2. As society continuously evolves, harmful social practices can sometimes develop, which must be addressed. Hence, there remains a strong need for such movements even today to safeguard the well-being of various sections of society.
3. I agree that social movements continue to thrive in India. Over time, their focus has shifted from promoting religious tolerance and eliminating superstitions and harmful customs like child marriage and ‘sati’ to addressing more contemporary issues.
4. Today, problems related to farmers, scheduled castes and tribes, women, and students still exist. Reform movements are also active in areas such as environmental protection, forest conservation, and the rights of workers and labourers.
5. A recent notable example of social reform in India is the abolition of “Triple Talaq” within the Muslim community, which has provided relief and protection against an unjust practice.