Question

how did jyothrao the reformers justify their criticsm of caste inequality in socity

Answer 1

Jyotirao Phule had developed his own ideas regarding social injustice in the Indian society. The Brahmins claimed themselves to be superior which he denied. According to Jyotirao, the Brahmins were foreigners because they came from outside and settled here by defeating and subjugating the native Indians. After establishing their supremacy, the Aryans looked down upon the native Indians and considered them as low caste. Jyotirao also highlighted the fact that the land actually belongs to the native people, i.e. the so called lower caste. The upper caste had no right and power over this land.