Question

The womens liberation movements began in maharashtra

Answer 1

By the 1970s, drought in theMaharashtra state worsened conditions for many. Peaking in 1974 with encouragement from the NavnirmanMovement, women in diverse classesbegan to engage in direct actions to challenge leadership. The idea of "women's liberation" became a "respectable topic" in India starting in the 1970s.

Answer 2

As a result, women's liberation movement began in Maharastra.

Explanation:

(1) The United Nations declared 1975 as the International Women's Year.

(2) The Government of India constituted a committee in 1975 on the status women under the chairmanship of Dr. Phulrenu Guha.

(3) A comprehensive study indicated gender-based discrimination.

(4) The Stree-Mukti Sangharsha Samiti had organized a state conference in 1975 on the women-related issues.

(5) In its manifestation, published in 1978, it was decided to struggle against discrimination on the basis of gender, caste and varna.