History

Periyar’s Self-Respect Movement played a crucial role in the fight against caste discrimination and was a significant force in promoting the dignity and rights of the untouchable communities in India.

The Non-Brahman Movement was crucial in highlighting and challenging the entrenched caste prejudices in Indian society. It played a key role in the broader struggle for social justice and equality.

B.R. Ambedkar’s temple entry movements were crucial in the fight for Dalit rights in India. They not only sought to ensure religious access but also aimed at broader social reforms to promote equality and justice.

Jyotirao Phule was a pioneer in the fight against caste discrimination. His founding of the Satyashodhak Samaj marked a significant step forward in the struggle for equality and justice in Indian society.

The Satnami movement and the Matua sect played crucial roles in the struggle against caste discrimination in India. Their legacy is seen in the continued efforts to achieve social equality and justice for all castes in modern India.

The Child Marriage Restraint Act was an important law that helped change social attitudes towards child marriage in India. It promoted the health, education and rights of children, particularly girls by delaying marriage until they were more mature and educated.

The formation of Arya Samaj was a pivotal event in the 19th century that influenced many aspects of Indian society. Swami Dayanand’s reforms helped pave the way for future movements aiming at social equality and justice.

The establishment of girls’ schools in the mid-19th century marked a significant step towards gender equality in education. It was a crucial part of broader social reforms that aimed to improve the lives and status of women in India.

The Widow Remarriage Act of 1856, advocated by Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar, was a landmark reform that helped reduce the marginalisation of widows and paved the way for further reforms concerning women’s rights in India.