Question

Why does phule preface his argument with a quotation o
n slavery

Answer 1

Jyotirao Govindrao Phule was an Indian social reformer who fought against slavery. He worked for social rights and education of lower caste people. He opened many schools especially for girls of lower caste.

His writings, strongly expressed his views against slavery, exhibited by the upper caste on lower caste. To give more importance for his argument against slavery, Phule prefaced his arguments with a quotation on slavery.