Question

The anti-arrack movement in Andhra Pradesh drew the attention of the country to some serious issues. What were these issues?

Answer 1

1. Anti-arrack movement was the movement of rural women in Andhra Pradesh to protest against alcoholism, mafias and government.

2. This movement had its roots in “adult literacy drive” where women complained of increased consumption of locally brewed alcohol arrack by men in their families to effect on rural economy also.

3. Women in Nellore came together in spontaneous local initiatives to protest against arrack and forced the closure of wine shop.

And this movement spread slowly all over the state Issues relating to movements :-

1. The Anti-arrack movement aimed at prohibition on the sale of arrack.

2. Its demand touched upon larger section of social, economic and political issues which had established a close nexus between crime and politics.

3. Women openly discussed the issues of domestic violence like dowry, sexual violence etc.

4. Anti-arrack movement provided a platform to discuss private issues of domestic violence.