Question 13GS1GS1
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule's reformist ideas played a significant role in shaping the social foundations of the Indian freedom movement. Elaborate.
Introduction
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule was a 19th century social reformer who led the foundations of social reforms including anti-Castism, women education etc. in Indian freedom movement.
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Main Body
Reformist Ideas and Role played in social foundation
1Critique of caste system:- Criticised the rigid and discriminating caste system and called for egalitarian society.
2Emphasis on Women Education :- y along with his wife Savitribai he opened school for girls education.
3Hindu Re-marriage and attached stigma
is advocated for single of widows and the critical exclusion of widows from mainstream life.
4Institutional support:- Through Satyajsadak Samaj preached the values of egalitarian society.
5Influencing youth and students through writings (e.g Gulamgee highlighting the discriminatory nature of caste.
These ideas provided social foundation as :-
1Establishing an egalitarian society:- Having dignity of lower Caste and expect towards individual.
2Social Reforms as reforms of Nation Building:- is in front British colonising Mission.
3Instilling self confidence towards oneself:- leading to fight against the British.
4Inclusion of caste rights, women equality etc. in the realm of national struggle leading to complex National movement.
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Conclusion
Nonetheless, Jyotirao Phule's value as still relevant in the era of caste based violence, exclusion and mobilization.
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Topper
Dev Dudeja
AIR 152
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Modern Indian History
Social Reforms
Jyotirao Phule's reformist ideas
Writing Stats
199
Total words
11
Paragraphs
formal, analytical
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