Question

In his speech, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar has expressed his deep concern over the absence of two things in the then Indian society. Discuss with your partner and complete the web. ​

Answer 1

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar voiced his serious worry in his speech on the absence of two things in Indian society at the time. Those two things are - Recognition of the principle of fraternity and social-economic equality.

• This question is taken from the text "Pillars of Democracy" which is in the English text board of an Indian board.

Answer 2

In his speech, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar has expressed his deep concern over the absence of two things in the then Indian society.

Explanation:

• One of them is the absence of a single coherent theory of the Hindu religion. The other is the absence of a single coherent theory of Hinduism as a whole.
• The first of these two things was his concern for the women of India. He was the first man in our country to call for the removal of all forms of discrimination against women, even in the matter of education and professional training.
• This first section details what those two things are and how they can assist in our fight for rights. The second section, The struggle against caste system.
• The second section includes topics pertaining to the caste system. We must understand that the caste system is the oldest, the most inhuman and the most pernicious institution that has ever existed in this country.
• Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and his writings are known for his contribution to the Indian freedom movement and for his writings on Hinduism which include ‘The Buddha and His Dhamma’ and ‘What Caste is’.
• He was the first man in our country to call for the removal of all forms of discrimination against the untouchables, even in the matter of employment.
• It is a great achievement in our country, that we were the first nation to have framed a law against untouchability. It is the first law in the world that has sought to abolish untouchability. It is an act which has a far-reaching effect. All over the world, untouchability is a stigma.