Question Q.5GS1GS1
"Without the participation and contributions of women, the Indian national movement could not have achieved the successes it did." In this perspective, analyze the role of women in the Indian national movement. (10 marks, 150 words)
Introduction
Indian national movement has multifaceted nature enriched by contribution of women started with Devi Choudhury's contribution in Sangatti rebellion (1857-1901).
20 words
Main Body
Women Contribution —Its Success :
1Social Reform movement —To improve status of women
=> Fight against social evils
2Muthuleskhmi Reddy against devadasi system
=> Right to women education
Role of Ramabai Saraswathi —leading Before Hunter committee on education for women education
Savitribai Phule — Focus on scheduled girls education and women education in general.
=> Fight against Restrictive practices such as child marriage, purdah, polygamy etc.
These women contribution made national movement general pervasive.
76 words5 paragraphs
- Identifies multiple dimensions of women's contributions
- mentions specific personalities and their roles
- connects social reform to independence movement
- provides concrete examples of restrictive practices challenged
Topper
Muthuarasi
AIR 225
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
The Freedom Struggle
Women's role in independence movement
Social reform and women's participation
Writing Stats
96
Total words
5
Paragraphs