Chapter 6: Movements for Women’s Rights

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1. 1

   Early Beginnings Of The Women’s Rights Movement

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   The early women's rights movement in India was influenced significantly by...

2. 1.1

   Colonial Influence On Women’s Rights

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   The colonial period played a significant role in shaping women’s rights in...

3. 1.2

   Social Reform Movements

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   The section examines the evolution of women's rights movements in India,...

4. 1.3

   Raja Ram Mohan Roy And Sati

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   Raja Ram Mohan Roy's activism against the practice of Sati was pivotal in...

5. 1.4

   Vidya Sagar’s Advocacy For Women’s Education

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   Vidya Sagar played a crucial role in advocating for women's education,...

6. 2

   The Early 20th Century: The Rise Of Organized Women’s Movements

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   The early 20th century saw the formation of various organized women's...

7. 2.1

   Formation Of Women’s Associations

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   The early 20th century marked the formation of organized women’s...

8. 2.2

   Women In The Freedom Struggle

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   This section explores the significant contributions of women to the Indian...

9. 2.2.1

   Sarojini Naidu

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   Sarojini Naidu played a pivotal role in India's women's rights movement,...

10. 2.2.2

    Annie Besant

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    Annie Besant, a British leader of the Theosophical Society in India,...

11. 3

    Post-Independence Period: Women’s Rights And Constitutional Reforms

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    The post-independence period in India saw significant legal strides for...

12. 3.1

    Indian Constitution And Women’s Rights

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    The section highlights the evolution of women's rights in India, focusing on...

13. 3.2

    The Role Of Women In Post-Independence India

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    This section discusses the advancements and ongoing challenges faced by...

14. 3.3

    The Women’s Movement In The 1970s

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    The 1970s marked a significant period for the women's movement in India,...

15. 3.3.1

    Chipko Movement (1973)

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    The Chipko Movement of 1973 was an environmental conservation initiative in...

16. 3.3.2

    The Emergency Period (1975-77)

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    The Emergency Period in India (1975-77) marked a significant struggle for...

17. 4

    The 1980s And 1990s: Rise Of Feminist Movements

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    The 1980s and 1990s saw a surge in feminist activism in India addressing...

18. 4.1

    The 1980s: Legal Reforms And Women’s Activism

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    The 1980s marked a significant period for women's rights in India,...

19. 4.2

    The Rape Of Bhanwari Devi (1992)

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    The case of Bhanwari Devi in 1992 highlighted the issue of sexual violence...

20. 5

    Key Issues In The Women’s Rights Movement

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    This section highlights the key issues faced in the women's rights movement...

21. 5.1

    Women’s Education

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    Women's education in India has evolved through historical struggles for...

22. 5.2

    Violence Against Women

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    This section covers the issue of violence against women in India, discussing...

23. 5.3

    The Gender Pay Gap

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    The gender pay gap in India persists as a significant issue, characterized...

24. 5.4

    Reproductive Rights

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    Reproductive rights in India center on women's access to family planning,...