Question

Among women authors writing about women in the 19th century, C.E. ______ was the foremost one.

Options

• Tarabai Shinde

• Pandita Ramabai

• Meera Kosambi

• Sharmila Rege

Answer 1

Among women authors writing about women in the 19th century, C.E. Tarabai Shinde was the foremost one.

Explanation:

Over a significant period of time, mainly male scholars were involved in the writing of Indian history. As a result, the role and achievements of women in history remained neglected.  Among women authors writing about women in the 19th century C.E., Tarabai Shinde was the foremost one. She wrote attacking the male-dominated social system and the caste system. Her book, ‘Stripurush Tulana’, published in 1882, is acknowledged as the first feminist book in India.