Well for Untouchables
Savitribai Phule and Mahatma Jyotiba Phule opened the well in their home for the use of untouchables during a period when even the shadow of an untouchable was seen as filthy and people refused to give thirsty untouchables water. The Brahmins were given a challenge to alter their attitude towards untouchables. Sadly, the unwholesome beliefs of the so-called higher castes have not altered, and Dalits, or untouchables, continue to fight for their right to water. This has been the case for nearly 200 years.
Savitribai Phule : Complete Biography (Personal Life, Education, Career & Role)
Biography of Savitribai Phule: Personal Life, Education, and Career: The first feminist in India, born on January 3, 1831, was raised in a nation under British Raj control with no mention of women’s rights. She accomplished the historic feat of founding the first school for females, as we know, working hand in hand with her social reformer husband, Jyotirao Phule. Most of us, however, are unaware of the torture Phule endured at the hands of a culture that was backward because she dared to teach women.
In this article, find out how Savitribai Phule was instrumental in elevating the position of women in Indian society, her educational background, the challenges she faced, and her outlook on certain societal practices. Read below to find out more.
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