contributions of jyotiba phule
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Jyotirao Govindrao Phule, called the pioneer of women's education in India died on November 28, 1890. He established the first girls' school in August 1848. He worked hard to eradicate untouchability and the caste system and also put major efforts to educate women and lower castes.
Jyotiba Phule
He was an urban -educated member of a low caste. His education and personal experience had made him critical of Hindu religion and customs.
His contribution:-
- Upliftment of Women
- Caste Structure
- Social Justice for Lower Caste
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Upliftment of Women:-
For mentioning the superior status of women he considered women to be superior to men.Jyotiba Phule started a school for gírls in pune(first school in pune).Then in 1854 he established school for untouchable and also stated orphanage for widows.Remarriage and education for women.
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Caste system:-
He demanded equality for all caste. The wrote a book 'Ghulmgiri' in the book he described hardship felt by Lower caste.
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Social Justice for lower caste:-
- He founded Satya Shodhak Samaj with aim of securing social justice for the weaker section of society.
- He also worked to provide duties to lower class people.
- There was protest against the British domination of India.
- They taught people not to ignore the importance of women.
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