(2) Give a brief account of the work of social reformers for the betterment of women.
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Explanation:
Indian women have always been an epitome of beauty, strength, and intelligence. Today, the success of Indian women across various walks of life has proven that they have earned this reputation very deservingly. If you look deeper you will realise that one of the major contributors to the Indian society have been the active participation of some very focussed and dedicated women. The women activists have played a significant role in changing many social evils and have been a shining beacon of hope. Some of them have displayed exemplary devotion in their respective fields. Here are 10 Indian women who clearly deserve a standing ovation:
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(1) Raja Rammohan Roy launched agitations against practice of Sati.
(2) It led to the enactment of the Sati Prohibition Act in 1829.
(3) He advocated widow remarriage and female education and opposed Purdah system.
(4) Gopal Hari Deshmukh (LokhitWadi) criticized the unjust social customs related to women and advocated equality of men and women through his writings in 'Shatapatre'.
(5) Mahatma Phule gave importance to girl's education. He started first school for girls at Bhide Wada in Pune.
(6) Through his writings Babasaheb Ambedkar exposed injustice inflicted on women.
(7) Mahatma Gandhi advocated education for women.
(8) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Vishnushastri Pandit and Vireshlingam Pantalu strove for the recognition of the right to remarriage for the widows.
(9) Gopal Ganesh Agarkar gave his staunch opinion about child marriage and law of consent in his newspaper 'Sudharak'.
(10) Maharshi Vitthal Ramji Shinde organised a conference to oppose practice of Devdasi.
(11) Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve founded the Anath Balikashram for orphan girls and later the first Women's University.