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Who was the Maratha king that opposed Brahmanical dominance?
Who was the Maratha king that opposed Brahmanical dominance?
Haridas Thakur Mata Sect worked primarily among the upper-caste population.
Haridas Thakur Mata Sect worked primarily among the upper-caste population.
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Who is known for advocating caste equality in Kerala?
Who is known for advocating caste equality in Kerala?
Shri Narayana Guru
The political party formed by Non-Brahmin leaders in 1916 is known as the __________.
The political party formed by Non-Brahmin leaders in 1916 is known as the __________.
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Match the following figures with their contributions:
Match the following figures with their contributions:
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Which movement challenged the caste system in central India?
Which movement challenged the caste system in central India?
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Christian missionaries primarily focused on educating upper-caste individuals.
Christian missionaries primarily focused on educating upper-caste individuals.
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Who rejected the caste system and promoted equality among all humans?
Who rejected the caste system and promoted equality among all humans?
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The migration of people to cities created new demands for __________ jobs.
The migration of people to cities created new demands for __________ jobs.
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Match the following cast reform movements with their key focus areas:
Match the following cast reform movements with their key focus areas:
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Which of the following individuals founded the Satyashodhak Samaj?
Which of the following individuals founded the Satyashodhak Samaj?
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The Temple Entry Movement was led by Shri Narayan Guru.
The Temple Entry Movement was led by Shri Narayan Guru.
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Who founded the Brahmo Samaj and advocated for women's equality and education?
Who founded the Brahmo Samaj and advocated for women's equality and education?
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The practice of Sati was designed to empower women in society.
The practice of Sati was designed to empower women in society.
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What was the main focus of the Satnami Movement?
What was the main focus of the Satnami Movement?
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In what year was the practice of Sati banned?
In what year was the practice of Sati banned?
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In the 19th century, many lower caste individuals migrated to cities due to __________.
In the 19th century, many lower caste individuals migrated to cities due to __________.
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The organization founded in 1840 in Bombay that promoted spiritual equality among all castes is called __________.
The organization founded in 1840 in Bombay that promoted spiritual equality among all castes is called __________.
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Match the following reformers with their contributions:
Match the following reformers with their contributions:
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Which movement was particularly strong in Maharashtra?
Which movement was particularly strong in Maharashtra?
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Which prominent reformer established a widow's home in Pune?
Which prominent reformer established a widow's home in Pune?
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Muslim women primarily learned to read the Quran in Arabic at schools outside their homes.
Muslim women primarily learned to read the Quran in Arabic at schools outside their homes.
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The Haridas Thakur Mata Sect supported the caste system.
The Haridas Thakur Mata Sect supported the caste system.
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By the 1880s, women began to pursue careers in __________ and teaching.
By the 1880s, women began to pursue careers in __________ and teaching.
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What book did Jyotiba Phule publish in 1873, and what was its focus?
What book did Jyotiba Phule publish in 1873, and what was its focus?
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Match the following reformers with their contributions:
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Study Notes
Problems Faced by Women in Early 19th Century India
- Sati: Widows were pressured to commit self-immolation on their husband's funeral pyre, considered virtuous.
- Limited Education: Women, particularly widows, faced significant educational and opportunity restrictions.
- Social Hierarchy: Society was structured by caste, with Brahmins and Kshatriyas as upper castes; Vaishyas as traders/money lenders; and Shudras as lower castes (peasants, artisans, weavers, potters).
- Strict Social Restrictions: Women were subject to numerous social restrictions.
- Communication Development: The development of communication spurred social reform.
Reformers Working for Women's Betterment
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy: Founded the Brahmo Samaj in Kolkata to promote Western education and advocate for women's equality and freedom; campaigned against Sati, arguing it lacked ancient textual support; his efforts led to the 1829 ban of Sati.
- Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar: Advocated for widow remarriage, which was permitted by British officials in 1856 (legalized by 1875). Championed girls' education.
- Swami Dayananda Saraswati: Founded the Arya Samaj; emphasized social reform and education, especially for girls.
- Jyotirao Phule: Established schools for girls in Maharashtra, highlighting the importance of education for women's empowerment.
- Pandita Ramabai: A prominent Sanskrit scholar who documented the struggles of upper-class Hindu women and established a home for mistreated widows.
- Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain: Critiqued conservative Islamic views on women's roles; founded schools for Muslim girls in Patna and Kolkata. Advocated for equal rights for women across all religions.
- Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose: Supported greater women's equality and freedom.
- Begum of Bhopal: Founded a primary school for girls in Bhopal.
Changes in the Lives of Widows
- Widow Remarriage: The practice of Sati was outlawed in 1829; British officials permitted widow remarriage in 1856 (legalized by 1875).
Literary Works for Women's Upliftment
- Pandita Ramabai authored a book detailing the difficulties faced by upper-class Hindu women.
Social and Caste Reforms
- Brahmo Samaj: Founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1828, aimed to reform Hinduism and promote social equality.
- Prarthana Samaj: Founded in Bombay (1840), advocating spiritual equality across castes.
- Paramhansa Mandali: Founded in Bombay (1840), working towards abolishing the caste system.
- Christian Missions: Established schools for tribal and lower-caste children in the 19th century.
- Satnami Movement: Founded by Giddas (a lower-caste leader), challenging caste discrimination in central India.
- Haridas Thakur Mata Sect: Worked among low-caste cultivators in eastern Bengal, challenging caste-supporting texts.
- Shri Narayana Guru: Championed caste equality in Kerala, asserting a shared human caste.
- Colonial Influence: British administration impacted societal inequalities; despite this, contributed to legal changes like abolishing Sati and promoting Widow remarriage.
- Migration and Labor: Urban migration led to demands for labor, resulting in opportunities in low-paying, menial jobs; individuals migrated to plantations in Assam, Mauritius, Trinidad, and Indonesia, escaping oppressive control.
- Jyotiba Phule: Fought for lower castes' rights, arguing for indigenous land ownership; his Gulamgiri (1873) criticized lower-caste exploitation; he founded the Satyashodhak Samaj, pursuing caste equality. Promoted education and unity among lower castes.
- Shahu Maharaj: The Maratha king of Kolhapur, opposed Brahmanical dominance.
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Led the Dalit movement, advocating for Dalit rights, challenging caste discrimination in South India; led temple entry movements between 1927 and 1935.
- Justice Party: A political party formed by non-Brahmin leaders in Madras (1916), later becoming a nationwide movement.
- E.V. Ramasamy Naicker: A key figure in the Self-Respect Movement, advocating for self-respect and equality for Non-Brahmin communities. Begum of Bhopal: Supported girls' education, founding a school. Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain: Articulated a viewpoint advocating for gender equality, particularly within the Muslim community. She challenged conventional ideas, founded schools for Muslim girls and promoted education. Women's Higher Education: By 1880s women entered universities pursuing medicine and teaching.
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Explore the challenges faced by women in early 19th century India, including practices like Sati and limited education. Discover the efforts of reformers such as Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar who advocated for women's rights and societal change.
