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S.St. History Chapter Women Caste and Reforms Complete Notebook Work.
S.St. History Chapter Women Caste and Reforms Complete Notebook Work.
(History)
Women Caste and Reforms
Glossary:-
1. Sati:- The Practice by which a
widow accepted death on her
husband’s pyre.
2. Shudras:- Peasants and artisans
such as weavers and potters are
referred to as this class.
3. Conservatives:- Those who want
to maintain old traditions & customs
and oppose new changes.
4. Discrimination:- Unjust treatment
of a different category, especially in
terms of race, religion, caste or
gender.
5. Harijan:- A name given to
untouchables by Gandhiji.