Question

Write differences.

Pre-Independence and Post-Independence periods of the Women’s Movement in India.

Write differences:

Pre-Independence women's movement and Post-Independence women's movement.

Women's movement during Pre-Independence period and Women's movement during Post-Independence period.

Answer 1

No.	Pre-Independence period of the Women’s Movement	Post-Independence period of the Women’s Movement
i.	Its roots can roughly be traced to the beginning of the 19th century.	It refers to the Women’s Movement that took place after 15th August 1947.
ii.	Women became more aware of their status and position. Liberalism in thought and approach encouraged women to educate themselves.	The period witnessed a slowing down of the Women’s Movement. Several issues led to the collective struggles and took away the singular focus of the Women’s Movement.
iii.	Social reformers challenged customary practices that were discriminatory. Also, conscious efforts were made to educate women.	This phase focused on sex stereotyping, violence against women, and legislative demands for the equality of women.
iv.	Important points: Mahila Mandals were formed. Government enacted several laws.  Women’s Indian Association was established in Madras. All India Women’s Conference was established in 1926.  Mobilisation of women to fight for political independence implied women becoming aware of their rights.	Important points: 1975-85 was announced as the International Women’s Decade.  1975 was declared the International Women’s Year. By the 1980s, women’s organisations became active. Newsletters like Baija, The Feminist Network, and Manushi were published to bring women’s issues to the forefront. By the end of 1985, the focus of the movement shifted considerably due to several cases of violence against women. Recently, the Dalit feminist movement has also emerged.
v.	The British government passed legislation such as the Sati Prohibition Act (1829), the Widow Remarriage Act (1856), and others.	Three important points are covered as a result of post-independence movements: the struggle for equal rights, the elimination of discriminatory practices, and the realisation and actualisation of women's potential to empower themselves.