Question

Which reforms did the women's movement campaign for in the pre-independence period?

Answer 1

Solution:

• Introduction to women’s movements
  • Indian society, in the pre-independence era, was plagued by religious superstitions.
  • Women enjoyed a secondary status in the society.
• Objectives of women’s movements
  • Women’s movements aimed at eliminating injustice against women and ending their exploitation.
  • They also aimed to ensure education for women and widows' re-marriage.
  • Additionally, they aimed at removing social evils like Sati and child marriage from the society.
• Consequences of women’s movements
  • Reforms such as widow re-marriage, women’s education, and the right to vote for women were possible due to the efforts of women’s movements.
  • These reforms ensured women were treated as equals in society and enjoyed equality in every aspect of life.