5 Questions
What did Gandhiji highlight about the women of India during the freedom struggle?
Their heroic part in the freedom struggle
What was the occasion where Gandhiji addressed the Women's India Council?
A meeting at Morley College Hall
What happened to the people in charge of organisations during the freedom struggle?
They were put into prison
What did women do when organisations were declared illegal?
They came to the forefront and filled the jails
What was the tone of Gandhiji's address to the Women's India Council?
Appreciative of women's contributions to the freedom struggle
Study Notes
Gandhi's Address to Women's India Council
- Gandhiji addressed the Women's India Council at Morley College Hall in response to requests from various women's organisations.
- He corrected misconceptions about Indian women and highlighted their significant role in the freedom struggle.
- Gandhiji emphasized that women faced no obstacles in participating in public life.
- During the freedom struggle, women took charge and filled the jails when men's organisations were declared illegal and leaders were imprisoned.
Gandhi addresses the Women's India Council, describing the heroic role of women in India's freedom struggle. He highlights their participation in public life despite obstacles. This speech corrects misconceptions about women in India.
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