Question

Why did Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain criticise the views of religious leaders?

• A. Religious leaders accorded inferior status to women.
• B. Religious leaders accorded superior status to women.
• C. Religious leaders were corrupt.
• D. Religious leaders encouraged equality.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Religious leaders accorded inferior status to women.

Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, in support of Muslim women's education, criticised religious leaders for placing women on an inferior scale. She was very vocal about her views against prevailing conservative ideas and religious beliefs. Also, she opened schools to educate Muslim women.