Question Q.3GS1GS1
Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar had contrasting philosophies and approaches on caste and social reform. Elucidate.
Introduction
The social stratification of caste system attracted diverse intellectual interpretation in the form of Gandhiji and Dr Ambedkar.
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Main Body
PHILOSOPHIES:
Gandhiji:
1Considered caste as a corrupted form of value system with no ritial sanctions. "Going back to ancient traditions"
2Based on tenets of non-violence, truth. Proposed the existence of Varna System under the vedic culture.
Dr. Ambedkar:
1Considered caste as the worst form of indignity inflicted on humans. Annihilation of caste.
2Hindu religion was considered as a form of oppression and a weak civilisation by him.
APPROACHES:
Gandhiji:
3Stressed on name change of 'Harijans' to Harijans
4Believed in attitudinal change or Hraday parivartan of upper caste
6Mock prayer [illegible] Bharat editorial newspapers.
Dr. Ambedkar:
2Stressed on the education and empowerment of Dalits. "Educate, organise agitate."
5Believed in legal, judicial measures and political representation.
5Dalit movement should be led by Dalits itself.
Similarities: Both advocated removal of untouchability and Propagated for equality before law right to equality Article 17.
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Conclusion
Both Gandhi and Ambedkar were ultimately whose efforts led to constitutionalism in India relating to equality Article 17.
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- Comparative analysis format is clear
- Identifies both differences and similarities
- Mentions specific philosophies and approaches
- Links to constitutional provisions
Topper
ANKITA PATIL
AIR 1402025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues
Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country
Writing Stats
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