Name any two indian leaders who fought against social discrimination
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A person who is concerned about the humanity and mankind above anything else. A person who wants to change the existing state of things for the better. A person who has an enlightened thought process. A person who cannot stand the sufferings of the weaker section of people. A person who believes in the duty bestowed upon him to leave the Earth behind him as a better place to live than it was. These are the qualities of a social reformer.
The names of two Indian social reformers who fought against social discrimination are Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Swami Daynand Saraswati.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy -
At the beginning of 19th Century, India was plagued by many social evils like Sati Pratha, Caste System, Religious superstition etc. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the first person who recognized these inhuman practices and decided to fight against these social evils. He is considered as the architect of Indian Renaissance and Father of Modern India.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati -
Swami Dayanand Saraswati was the great believer in the teachings of Vedas. He criticized the Hindu religious texts such as Puranas for perpetuating idol worship and other religious superstitions. He tried to revive true Hindu Philosophy and belief and argued against all wrong things propagated in the name of Hinduism. He aggressively attacked social evils like Caste System by birth but he argued that it should be on the basis of occupation and work.
The names of two Indian social reformers who fought against social discrimination are Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Swami Daynand Saraswati.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy -
At the beginning of 19th Century, India was plagued by many social evils like Sati Pratha, Caste System, Religious superstition etc. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the first person who recognized these inhuman practices and decided to fight against these social evils. He is considered as the architect of Indian Renaissance and Father of Modern India.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati -
Swami Dayanand Saraswati was the great believer in the teachings of Vedas. He criticized the Hindu religious texts such as Puranas for perpetuating idol worship and other religious superstitions. He tried to revive true Hindu Philosophy and belief and argued against all wrong things propagated in the name of Hinduism. He aggressively attacked social evils like Caste System by birth but he argued that it should be on the basis of occupation and work.
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The two Indian leaders who fought against social discrimination are Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and Jyotirao Govindrao Phule
Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar:
He was born on 4th April 1891 in Madhya Pradesh.After completing his studies Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar decided to fight against the caste discrimination that has plagued him throughout his life.
In 1927 Ambedkar launched the movement for dalit rights. He demanded public drinking water sources open to all and right for all caste to enter the temple. in 1932 the Poona pact was signed between Dr. Ambedkar & Madan Mohan Malviya for the reservation of seats for the untouchable class in the provisional legislature within the general electorate. Later these classes are designated as scheduled caste(SC) scheduled tribes(ST).
Jyotirao govindrao Phule:
He was born in Satara district of Maharashtra in 1827. He targeted the upper caste & Brahmins & termed as hypocrites. he opened his home to people from all castes and backgrounds. He believe in gender equality. He campaigned against the upper caste people and urged the farmers and low caste people to defy the the restriction imposed upon them.
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Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar:
He was born on 4th April 1891 in Madhya Pradesh.After completing his studies Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar decided to fight against the caste discrimination that has plagued him throughout his life.
In 1927 Ambedkar launched the movement for dalit rights. He demanded public drinking water sources open to all and right for all caste to enter the temple. in 1932 the Poona pact was signed between Dr. Ambedkar & Madan Mohan Malviya for the reservation of seats for the untouchable class in the provisional legislature within the general electorate. Later these classes are designated as scheduled caste(SC) scheduled tribes(ST).
Jyotirao govindrao Phule:
He was born in Satara district of Maharashtra in 1827. He targeted the upper caste & Brahmins & termed as hypocrites. he opened his home to people from all castes and backgrounds. He believe in gender equality. He campaigned against the upper caste people and urged the farmers and low caste people to defy the the restriction imposed upon them.
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