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Question
Answer the following question in brief.
For which reforms were the women’s movement in the pre-independence period fighting?
Solution
The women’s movements in the pre-independence period were fighting for eliminating injustice and exploitation against women, helping them lead a respectful and socially active life. Some of the reforms it demanded were:
• Widow re-marriage
• Women education
• Right to vote
After Independence, women were granted equal political rights by the constitution, however, the social struggle for equality continued.
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