Question Q.3ExamineGS1GS1
Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar had contrasting philosophies and approaches or caste. Examine.
Introduction
Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, both towering leaders of Indian National movement worked for upliftment of dalits and general untouchability but in their own ways.
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Main Body
Differences in Philosophies and approaches
1on Hinduism:
Ambedkar: believed that caste shares perpetuate untouchability & is beyond reform.
Gandhji: untouchability was not a result of hinduism, but a categorization of high-low in the society.
2Caste system:
Ambedkar: wanted annihilation of caste as caste propagates untouchability & is beyond reform.
Gandhji: called caste system as division of labour & wanted constructionism of upper caste rather than sudden abolition of untouchability.
3Methods:
Ambedkar: political empowerment of dalits, separate electorates, called 'Harijans' as false consciousness
Gandhji: appealed to conscience of upper caste rather than sudden belief skills are part of kind whole.
Though both Ambedkar & Gandhi used different approaches and philosophies, the purpose of both was upliftment of dalits and abolition of untouchability.
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Conclusion
Though both Ambedkar & Gandhi used different approaches and philosophies, the purpose of both was upliftment of dalits and abolition of untouchability.
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- Clearly identifies both leaders as important figures in freedom struggle
- Good contextual introduction
- Begins comparative analysis systematically
Topper
Ritu Goyal
AIR 223
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present
Freedom Struggle and Social Reform
Ambedkar vs Gandhi philosophies
Writing Stats
178
Total words
4
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