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Table of Contents
1. Pre-Independence Movements
2. Women’s Participation during Freedom Struggle
3. Post-Independence Movements
4. FAQs
4.1. 1. What is the history of the feminist movement in independent India?
4.2. 2. How did the feminist movement in India contribute to women’s rights
post-independence? All India Mock Test - UPSC Prelim

4.3. 3. What are some ongoing challenges that the Indian feminist movement
faces today?
4.4. 4. How can individuals support the feminist movement in India?
4.5. 5. How has the feminist movement in India evolved over time?
5. In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901. UPSC Daily Current Affairs – 11t
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Pre-Independence Movements UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Qu

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Movement/Organization Founder Objectives
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Brahmo Samaj Raja Ram 1825 Abolish restrictions and prejudices UPSC Daily Current Affairs – 10t
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to inherit property. Emphasized 2024
education for women.

Similar objectives to Brahmo

Samaj but remained confined to Latest Posts
MG Ranade & western India. Criticized child
Prarthana Samaj 1867
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remarriage of widows, and non- Justice Notes
access to education.
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A religious revivalist movement Waterways – UPSC Social Justi
revitalizing ancient Hindu
traditions. Advocated reform in the Ministry of Agriculture & Farme
caste system, compulsory Welfare – UPSC Social Justice N
Dayanand
Arya Samaj 1875 education for men and women,
Saraswati
prohibition of child marriage by Ministry of Rural Development

law, remarriage of child widows. Social Justice Notes

Opposed to divorce and widow

Ministry of External Affairs – UP
remarriage in general.
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Founded to liberate women from

the deplorable condition women
Annie Besant, suffered in socio-economic and
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Women’s India Association
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others illiteracy, child marriage, the
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Established to ensure equal rights

of women in society. Works to
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emphasis on promoting women’s
education.

Women’s Participation during Freedom Struggle

Gandhi believed that women played a crucial role in the political,
economic and social liberation of India.

He had great faith in women’s ability to lead a non-violent

movement, and they played important roles in India’s freedom
struggle under his guidance.
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goods, sold Khadi, and actively participated in national movements.

Women criticized their exclusion from the salt satyagraha led by

Gandhi, leading him to reconsider his stance on women’s
participation in 1930.

Several women’s organizations such as Desh Sevika Sangh, Nari

Satyagraha Samiti, Mahila Rashtriya Sangh, Ladies Picketing Board,
Stri Swarajya Sangh and Swayam Sevika Sangh emerged during this
time to organize mass boycotts of foreign cloth and liquor.

Despite their acceptance of individual freedom ideas, women’s

participation in protests was not always non-violent, and they faced
resistance from society and their own families.

Gandhi saw women playing a critical role in eliminating the forces of

communalism, the caste system, and untouchability.

Post-Independence Movements
A range of initiatives have been implemented post-Independence to
advance women’s emancipation in society.

These efforts mainly center around constitutional provisions, social

legislation, and planned economic development.

The women’s movement has been shaped by the socio-economic

and political developments of this period.

In the Himalayan region, the Chipko movement arose spontaneously

as women mobilized to prevent the cutting down of forests.

Women continue to lead ecological protests today due to their

involvement in the Chipko movement.

Early campaigns against gender-based violence and oppression,

such as the 2003 Blank Noise Project and 2009 Pink Chaddi
movement, set the stage for future feminist movements.

Later movements, like the 2011 Why Loiter project, 2015 Pinjra Tod
movement, and 2017 Bekhauf Azadi March, resonated with a larger
number of women and turned into true feminist movements.

Two important organizations for rural women, Kasturba Memorial

Trust and Bharatiya Grameen Mahila Sangh, were established in the
post-Independence period to develop leadership potential in rural
women.

The Department of Women and Child Development was established

in 1985 under the Ministry of Human Resource Development to assist
women and child development to reach their full potential.

FAQs

1. What is the history of the feminist movement in

independent India?

The feminist movement in independent India has a rich history that

dates back to the early 20th century. It gained momentum with
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movement continued to address issues like gender equality,
women’s rights, and social justice.

2. How did the feminist movement in India contribute

to women’s rights post-independence?

The feminist movement in India post-independence played a

significant role in advocating for women’s rights. It led to legislative
changes, such as the Hindu Code Bill, which granted women greater
legal rights in matters like marriage and property. Additionally, it has
raised awareness about issues like gender-based violence and
discrimination.

3. What are some ongoing challenges that the Indian

feminist movement faces today?

The Indian feminist movement continues to grapple with challenges

such as gender-based violence, unequal access to education and
employment, and cultural norms that perpetuate gender
discrimination. Addressing these issues remains a central focus of
feminist activists in India.

4. How can individuals support the feminist movement

in India?

Individuals can support the feminist movement in India by

promoting gender equality in their personal and professional lives,
advocating for women’s rights, and supporting organizations and
initiatives that work towards women’s empowerment and social
justice.

5. How has the feminist movement in India evolved

over time?

The feminist movement in India has evolved from its early focus on
political rights to encompass a broader spectrum of issues,
including economic empowerment, reproductive rights, and
LGBTQ+ rights. It has adapted to the changing needs and challenges
faced by women in contemporary India.

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