Analyse the role of social reformers in response to colonial oppression and traditional social evils in India
Introduction
British had used the theory of 'white man's burden' to justify their conquest of India. According to them, Indians were a 'backward race' and had to be ruled under 'despotic benevolence'.
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In response emerged against misc and people started Social Reform and Ideological struggle against the backward traditional element and hegemony of colonial culture. Social Reformers like Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar started organisations like Brahmo Samaj, and fought against - evils of child marriage, sati and advocate for widow remarriage. Others like Maharshi Jyotirao Phule, etc. also helped in social reform against traditional backward elem
People like Dayananand Lasswami from Arya Samaj called for going back to the Vedas. Translations were made and ancient Indian heritage upon such as sourced. Henry Dadabhai Naoroji, in his book 'Unbrittsh Rule', showed the true face of utilitarianism's burden. Swami Vivekananda gave a fillip to the ancient Indian curve and gave same concept of neo -Vedanta, it led to emergence of a distinct Indian identity and national
- Clearly identifies the colonial ideology behind 'white man's burden'
- Links colonial oppression to social reform movements
- Names key reformers and their contributions
- Mentions specific evils they fought against
Anshul Bhatt
Modern Indian History
Social Reform and Colonial Response
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