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Aditya AgarwalAIR 1· 2024

Question Q2GS2GS2

Assess the impact of women's organizations in mobilizing women across diverse socio-economic and regional backgrounds in pre-independence India

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Introduction

Pre-independence India saw many women movements marked by prominent leaders such as Sarojini Naidu, Kamla Nehru etc.

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Main Body

The women organs after mobilised women in the following ways:-

i) Social evils such as female infanticide, dowry and sati practice were raised as issues by these organisations

ii) The women educaters and widow remarriage was advocated as a progressive step towards equality.

iii) Indian national movements for the freedom of the country were joined by women from various states of the society.

iv) leaders such as Gandhi[ji] were actively involved in enhancing

the women participation

v) women from various regional background and diverse socio-economic states raised their voices.

Impacts of women organisation:

Education of women increased

(Eg) Pandita Ramabai became first female graduate.

Social evils such as infanticide, sati were completely banned.
Universal adult franchise was added in the constitution.
Women were given equal rights and prohibition on discrimination based on gender.

Contemporary relevance: The women organisation are focusing on empowerment - SHGs and reservation - political.

The long rooted history of these organisation has lifted in inclusion and equality of women. However current ranking in global gender gap report (124/146) showcase we have a long way to go.

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  • Covers social evils and reform movements
  • Mentions prominent women leaders
  • Discusses education and widow remarriage
  • Good coverage of impacts and achievements
  • Includes contemporary relevance with global gender gap report
  • Mentions constitutional provisions

Topper

Aditya Agarwal

AIR 12024

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Modern Indian History

Social Movements in Pre-Independence India

Women's Organizations and Movements

Writing Stats

201

Total words

13

Paragraphs

4

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