5. Discuss the nature of Backward Classes movement in Post Independent India
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The Social Movement of Backward Caste in India!
The backward class consists mainly the lower castes and Harijan. With the establishment of British rule and spread of modern humanistic idea of new awareness had developed in India against the oppressive nature of caste system.
The activities of the Christian missionaries to win converts among lower castes and the various socio-religious reform movement among the Hindus further contributed to the growth of awareness among the lower caste against Brahmin’s domination and the oppressive nature of the caste system. This led to the emergence of various backward class movements in early 20th century.
The British Government also lent support to these movements in order to weaken the freedom struggle. Some of the important backward class movement which grew in early 20th century were: