reflection on the people who fought against social evils
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India has had various social reformers from different parts of the country in the past who fought against various kinds of social evils. Some well-known reformers are:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Born into a Brahmin family in Bengal, Raja Ram Mohan Roy is remembered today for the Atmiya Sabha and Brahmo Samaj institutions that he set up. He fought against many social evils such as Sati, child marriage, polygamy, untouchability, and caste system.
Annie Besant
Annie Besant was an Irish woman. But, her love for India and Hindu philosophy made her adopt this country as her second home. She was against women not being given equal status and importance as men. Needless to say, she was a women’s rights activist and fought for women empowerment.
Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Swami Dayanand Saraswati was a native of Gujarat and is known even today for the Arya Samaj that he set up. He fought against social evils like ritualism, idol worship and animal sacrifice.