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Abhinav SiwachAIR 12· 2022

Question 20Critically discussGS1GS1

Feminist movements in India have historically lacked inclusivity, often growing within a limited Western upper-class psyche. Critically discuss. (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction

Feminist movement in India started from pre-independence

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Main Body

Feminist movement in India started from pre-independence and have continued till the present times.

Feminist movements lacked inclusivity:—

(A) In the independence period:—

1. It was led by upper caste women such as Mutherai Tata, Margaret Counsel etc. not (rural) lower caste women.

2. They were based on western psyche of 'equality of rights of education'.

3. Opening of college like body Wording Medical college, it

4. Demand for universal adult franchise and voting right.

5. Demand for quality in civil and political right.

(D) There were also focused on abolition of (Sate) Widow Remarriage led by men.

(B) Post-independence:—

1. Women demands have focused against police role.

2. Demands for poverty—Daday

2. Demands for poverty—Dhady

Viadhbi Chatra March, etc.

These did not include women from vulnerable sections like Dalit, SC, OBC, etc.

Feminism (from 1920s) led Western influence on three so well—such as #MeToo.

However, they are inclusive and Indian centered.

Inclusive:—

1. Government and neo-feminism movement included all women.

2. Movement against (page) marriage violence had women across all religions.

3. Movements for forest like Chipko, (liquid) day shift is Indian centric need to attain greater political representation in law called [4.2].

Inclusive and Indian centered:—

Inclusive:

1. Government and neo-feminism movement included all women.

2. Movement to save forest like Chipko

3. Movement against (liquid) day shift

is Indian centric need to attain greater political representation.

greater political representation. in law called [4.2].

Inclusive and Indian centered:—

Inclusive:

1. Government and neo-feminism movement included all women.

2. Movement to save forest like Chipko

3. Movement against (liquid) day shift

is Indian centric need to attain greater political representation.

Viadhi Chatra Manch, etc.

These did not include women from vulnerable sections like Dalit, SC, OBC, etc.

Feminism (from 1920s) led Western influence on three so well—such as #MeToo.

However, they are inclusive and Indian centred.

Post-independence—

1. Women demands have focused against police role.

2. Demands for Poverty—Daday

Viadhi Chatra Manch, etc.

These did not include women from vulnerable sections like Dalit, SC, OBC, etc.

Feminism (from 1920s) led Western influence on three so well—such as #MeToo.

However, they are inclusive and Indian centred.

Inclusive and Indian centred:

1. Government and neo-feminism movement included all women.

2. Movement to save forest like Chipko

3. Movement against liquor, day shift

is Indian centric. India's need to attain greater political representation in law called [4.4].

in law Salkat to achieve greater inclusivity.

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Conclusion

in law Salkat to achieve greater inclusivity

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  • Historical periodization
  • Specific names mentioned
  • Clear identification of limitations
  • Recognition of both exclusive and inclusive movements
  • Reference to Chipko movement
  • Discussion of contemporary issues like #MeToo
  • Reference to multiple movements
  • Discussion of inclusivity

Topper

Abhinav Siwach

AIR 122022

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Feminist Movements in India

Inclusivity and class consciousness

Historical evolution and limitations

Writing Stats

416

Total words

23

Paragraphs

analytical and critical

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