Question

Write a short note on the freedom of press after the revolt of 1857.
Or
How social reforms and novels had created a great interest in women's lives?

Answer 1

After the revolt of 1857, the attitude to freedom of the press changed. As vernacular newspapers became nationalist, the colonial government began debating measures of stringent control. In 1878, the Vernacular Press Act was passed which was modelled on the Irish Press Laws. ft provided the government with extensive rights to censor reports and editorials in the vernacular press.
Or
Many journals began carrying writings by women and explained why women should be educated. Social reforms and novels had created a great interest in women's lives and emotions. In the early 20th century, journals, written for and sometimes edited by women, became extremely popular.
They discussed issues like women's education, widowhood, widow remarriage and the national movement. Some of them offered household and fashion lessons to women and brought entertainment through stories and serialised novels, all these events had created a great interest in women's lives and emotions. There was also an interest in what women would have to say about their own lives.