Practice Abolition Of Sati And Support For Widow Remarriage (1.4.1)

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Question 1.
Who was instrumental in abolishing sati?
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Think of the term 'Father of Indian Renaissance'.
Question 2.
What did the Widow Remarriage Act of 1856 allow?
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Consider the social status of widows at that time.
3Question 3.
Who abolished the practice of sati officially?
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy
- Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
- Swami Vivekananda
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Think of the key figure associated with this reform.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Widow Remarriage Act was passed in 1856.
- True
- False
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Consider the timeline of women's rights movements.
Question 5.
Evaluate the long-term effects of the abolition of sati on gender equality in India.
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Consider how societal perceptions of women have shifted over decades.
Question 6.
Discuss the role of social reformers in shaping contemporary Indian culture regarding gender rights.
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Look at how reforms have influenced today's gender discussions in India.

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