Savitri Bai Phule and Mother Teresa
Women are the foundation of the society, which play an important role at every level from family to workplace and social change. Indian history is full of women’s achievements. She has been working for the welfare of the marginalized sections of the society and has played an important role in bringing social changes. From India’s first female teacher Savitribai Phule to Mother Teresa, women have set large examples of changes in society on a large scale.
Savitri Bai Phule was the first female teacher in the country
Savitri Bai Phule
Savitri Bai Phule is one of the best examples. Born in Satara, Maharashtra, Savitri Bai made a unique contribution in the field of education of women and children. He also made tireless efforts for the upliftment of widows. Once upon a time, when women were kept imprisoned in the boundary wall of the house, Savitribai Phule challenged the orthodox beliefs of the society and played the bugle of women empowerment. At the age of just nine, Savitribai, tied in marriage, along with her husband Jyotirao Phule, did many big things for social reform. He raised his voice not only for women, but also for those who were considered inferior in the society. He talked against caste-caste, untouchability and injustice done to widows.
Mother Teresa will always be inspiration
mother Teresa
Mother Teresa’s name is counted among the great personality, who, with compassion and selfless spirit, had put his entire life in the service of others. He always had immense love for everyone. Due to this love sentiment, Mother Teresa was always ready to serve the public. Mother Teresa had decided the purpose of her life by renouncing material things from the age of 18. She was not from India, but when she came to India for the first time, she fell in love with the people here and decided to spend her whole life here. He sacrificed his entire life for India. Mother Teresa, who dedicated her life to the service of patients and orphans, was awarded the country’s highest civilian honor ‘Bharat Ratna’ on 25 January 1980.
Ahilyabai Holkar did better work in social service
Ahilyabai Holkar
Mata Ahilyabai Holkar served society and nation with her knowledge, courage and leadership ability. He established several schools and colleges to spread education. He also conducted several social programs to help the poor and helpless people. The purpose of his social service was not only to donate, but also to make people self -sufficient. Mata Ahilyabai’s life is an inspiration for women. He spent his life with simplicity and Shiva devotion. At the same time, he fought against the practices like Sati system and worked for the upliftment of women in the society.
Vijayalakshmi Pandit struggles for women’s rights
Vijayalakshmi Pandit
Vijayalakshmi Pandit was the first woman to create a new identity of Indian women power in society. At the time of the Indian freedom struggle, when women used to stay behind the screen, some women fought for freedom by putting their lives. It includes the name of Jawaharlal Nehru’s sister Vijayalakshmi Pandit. Vijayalakshmi Pandit played an important role in fighting for the rights of women. He fought several struggles to empower women. In 1956, he made a lot of effort to enact the Hindu Succession Act. After this, women could get succession in the property of their husband and father. He also led the Sadbhavna Mission visiting China in 1952.
Sarojini Naidu was the first woman governor of the country
Sarojini Naidu
The contribution of women has been invaluable in furthering the Indian knowledge tradition. Sarojini Naidu left his mark in the literary world. Was was a freedom fighter, poetess and the first female governor of the country. She was good in education since childhood. Along with studies, Sarojini Naidu continued to write poems. In 1914, in England, she met Gandhiji for the first time and, impressed by her thoughts, dedicated her life to the service of the country. He participated in many Satyagrahas of Gandhiji and also went to jail in the ‘Quit India’ movement. She was the first woman to become governor after the country’s independence. He took over as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh.
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