Question

Write a short note on Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar contribution to widow remarriage

Answer 1

Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar was a man who abolished many social evils and did the upliftment of women . He did mainly works realeted to education of women but he supported also RajaRamMoham Roy and helped him in his work. His efforts have given women such a uplift that nowadays men are on backfoot and women conditions are much better

Answer 2

Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar was a social reformer and Sanskrit scholar who tried to bring reforms in society.

Explanation:

• Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar challenged Hindu tradition by playing a crucial part in passing the Widow Remarriage Act.
• It was in 1854 that Vidyasagar began his campaign for widow remarriage.
• During the 19th century, women were facing terrible times, especially for younger girls, who married to older men.
• Once their husbands died, some widows forced to perform Sati system and others to spend the rest of their lives in an isolated place with no material comfort.

• However, after fighting with society and in court beside fellow reformers finally ended in introducing the Widow Remarriage Act in  1856.

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