Question

We have never asked for privileges
Hansa Mehta of Bombay demanded justice for women, not reserved seats, or separate electorates.We have never asked for privileges. What we have asked for is social justice, economic justice, and political justice. We have asked for that equality which alone can be the basis of mutual respect and understanding, without which real cooperation is not possible between man and woman.
a. Hansa Mehta did not demand reserved seats for women. Give reasons.
b. What could be the basis of mutual respect among men and women?
c. Explain the ways in which the women can be empowered economically?

Answer 1

Answer:  

a. Hansa Mehta did not demand reserved seats for women, as she demanded equality and did not protected the separate rights for women.  

b. The basis for mutual respect between men and women should be equality.  

c. Women can be empowered economically if they are educated and be encouraged to pursue their own vocation.  

Explanation:  

Hansal Mehta was a notable social activist and a women's rights advocate. She worked greatly towards ensuring equality between all genders. She was against giving a special quota for women but advocated that men and women should be given equal opportunities and benefits. She worked to help women achieve economic autonomy and were a great advocate for women's education.