Question 13GS2GS2

Mahatma Jyotirao Phule's reformist ideas played a significant role in shaping the social foundations of the Indian freedom movement. Elaborate. (15 marks, 250 words)

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Answer

Introduction

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule is referred to as the 'Father of Social Reform Movement of India'

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Main Body

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule is referred to as the 'Father of Social Reform Movement of India'

Role of Jyotiba Phule:

Valued education against caste oppression - Propagated for women rights against untouchability - Participatory democratic voice

Reformist ideas of Phule shaping social foundations:

1Founder of Satya Shodhak Samaj:

Against caste - untouchability oppression

Advocated for rights of Mahar, Malli communities

2Egalitarian approach for women, lower caste upliftment

Set up schools in Pune for girl education along with Savitribai Phule

3Propagated democratic ideas through (Gulamgiri)

4Help masses raise voices - social & democratic appeals

5Voiced oppression against the British in public assembly

6Forward looking education to the common masses - awareness reached grassroot (school in Pune - scientific teaching.)

7Inspired others - Jyotiba and Savitribai Phule inspired other social leaders - Patel. Was inspired by their ideas of mass participation reflected in Bandh cattygraha (Gasid Gampali & Shivaji fetival)

8Education for all widow upliftment - ground for social cohesion - equality principle women equality - helped mobilise masses against common enemy

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule laid the ground for egalitarian social order that is reflected in Sarvodaya principle of today as well.

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Conclusion

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule laid the ground for egalitarian social order that is reflected in Sarvodaya principle of today as well.

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Examiner score

0.9/10

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DIVYA

AIR 1822025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Indian History and Freedom Movement

Social Reform Movements

Jyotirao Phule's Reforms

Writing Stats

235

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