discuss the nature of reform movement related to women
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There are two distinct groups of progressive movements aimed at emancipation of Indian women. Both groups recognized the restrictive and coercive nature of the social customs and institutions. One group opposed these customs and institutions as they contradicted the democratic principles
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In the Indian social system, women were given secondary positions. Due to many evil practices, they were subjected to injustice. Some of the male reformers took initiative in the reform movement related to women, while in the course of time women leaders started coming forward. Pandita Ramabai established the ‘Arya Mahila Samaj’ and ‘Sharda Sadan’, similarly ‘Seva Sadan’ was founded by Ramabai Ranade. ‘Bharat Mahila Parishad’ (1904) and ‘All India Women’s Conference’ (1927) were founded as well. For the issues such as the right to inheritance, right to vote, etc. women had to struggle through the medium of these organizations. Rakhmabai Janardan Save was the first practicing woman doctor in India. She delivered a series of lectures related to the health issues of women. She also opened a branch of the Red Cross Society at Rajkot.
During the 20th century, the participation of women in public life began to increase. Women’s participation in the national movement and revolutionary work was significant. After the Act of 1935, women were included in the Provincial Ministries as well. After independence, the principle of equality of men and women has been clearly stated in the constitution of India. This is how women are related to the reform movement.