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Mahatma Phule was a 19th century social reformer who laid the ideological groundwork for social justice & equality.
Role in laying foundation for inclusive national movement:
1. Anti-caste movement & social equality:
He authored 'Gulamgiri' and critiqued the varna system, comparing it to sexual slavery
He inspired anti-caste movement thinkers, including Dr. BR Ambedkar and anti-caste Brahmin movements
He established Satyashodhak Samaj - a society that worked for emancipation of Balits & promote the ideal of equality
2. Education:
Along with his wife Savitribai Phule he opened the first school for girls & lower castes
This inspired the emancipatory power of education & the state it can play in breaking shackles of caste
This inspired late nationalist discourse under Gandhi & Nehru
3. Women's stigma:
Campaigned against child marriage, dati & widow oppression and he advocated for widow remarriage
This promoted equal rights & dignity for women
India later became one of the few to grant universal adult franchise at independence
4. Peasant consciousness:
He called for agrarian justice & called for reforms in the agricultural sector
This shaped peasant resistance movements such as Deccan riots & later Kisan Sabhas
— Disha Dhankhar · AIR 235
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If you want to serve humanity, begin with the oppressed' - these are the words of Mahatma Phule that demonstrate his philosophy completely. He laid the foundation of egalitarianism that the later leaders built upon.
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Disha Dhankhar
AIR 2352025
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Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Historical Underpinnings
Social Reformers and Movements
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