Question

What were the effects of the spread of print culture for women in the 19th century and the 20th century?

Answer 1

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Print culture started affecting the lives of women in India from the 19^th century. It was the first time that feelings, emotions, and hardship of women like were making inroads in the form of journals, autobiographies, and novels. More and more women took to education. As a result, the readership of such printed content increased.
The 20^th century saw manifold increase in all the above. At this time, several women also took to writing, especially in their native languages. Journals, involving women's education, widowhood, widow remarriages, and the national movement, written and edited by women gained immense popularity. Women dabbled in folk literature as well.