Women, Caste, and Reform in 19th Century India
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What was one significant reason for the change in social discussions and debates from the early nineteenth century?

  • Expansion of the caste system
  • Development of new forms of communication like books and newspapers (correct)
  • Introduction of social media platforms
  • Invention of printing machines
  • What group considered themselves as 'upper castes' in most regions?

  • Brahmans and Kshatriyas (correct)
  • Untouchables
  • Vaishyas and Shudras
  • Peasants and artisans
  • Who founded a reform association known as the Brahmo Sabha (later known as the Brahmo Samaj) in Calcutta?

  • Raja Rammohun Roy (correct)
  • Rani Lakshmibai
  • Raja Ram Singh
  • Mahatma Gandhi
  • What was the perception of the upper castes towards those at the lowest rung of society?

    <p>They were seen as inferior human beings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What played a significant role in enabling ordinary people to participate in debates and discussions about social customs and practices?

    <p>Accessibility to printed materials like books and newspapers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the practice of sati seen as by the European artists?

    <p>Evidence of the barbarism of the East</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What rights did women have in terms of marriage two hundred years ago?

    <p>They could remarry if widowed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were women's rights to property like two hundred years ago?

    <p>Restricted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the common age for marriage for most children two hundred years ago?

    <p>At an early age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the perception of widows who chose death by burning themselves on the funeral pyre of their husbands?

    <p>Act of bravery and courage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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