Discuss the role of women in the freedom struggle especially... | UPSC 2016 GS1 PYQ

MAINS 2016

GS1

12.5 marks

Discuss the role of women in the freedom struggle especially during the Gandhian phase.

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Discuss how women's participation widened during the Gandhian phase and what roles they played.

DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.

1Why Gandhian phase drew women: non-violence, khadi, picketing and constructive work suited mass participation≈35 words
2Movements: Non-Cooperation (picketing, khadi); Civil Disobedience (Sarojini Naidu at Dharasana, salt-making); Quit India (Aruna Asaf Ali, Usha Mehta's Congress Radio, Matangini Hazra)≈35 words
3Leaders and regions: Kasturba, Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, Sucheta Kripalani, Rani Gaidinliu in the North-East≈35 words
4Impact and limits: legitimised women in public life; leadership still male-dominated≈35 words

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Pre-Gandhian participationWhy Gandhi drew womenRole in each movement with namesImpact and limitsConclusion

ResolutionKarachi Congress (1931) Fundamental Rights resolution promised equal rights for women.INC Karachi session, 1931
EventAruna Asaf Ali hoisted the Congress flag at Gowalia Tank, Bombay, on 9 August 1942.Quit India Movement
FactSarojini Naidu became the first Indian woman President of the Congress (Kanpur, 1925).INC, 1925

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