Review Paper
Year: 2021 | Month: September | Volume: 8 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 442-447
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20210956
Lesser Known Indian Women Educators and Reformers
Anasuya Adhikari1, Birbal Saha2
1Research Scholar & 2Professor, Department of Education, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia, West Bengal, India
Corresponding Author: Birbal Saha
ABSTRACT
India can presently be called a leading nation while considering the field of women education. But the scenario was not always the same. Women had to struggle to reach this summit. The path was not easy and smooth. Interestingly enough, eminent women themselves played a crucial role in not only establishing themselves, but also in promoting women’s education, health, shelter homes, care for the orphans etc. They established schools and other institutes to promote education to not only the women but also to the weaker section of the society and fight against the injustice. This paper is an attempt to remember few of these eminent women, like Tarabai Modak, Durgabai Deshmukh, Anutai Wagh, Pandita Ramabai, Pandita Brahmacharini Chandbai, Nawab Begum Sultan Kaikhusrau Jahan, who were path breakers in their attempt to transcend the homely domain and set a new milestone. This paper also attempts to credit these noteworthy women for their extraordinary contribution to social services.
Keywords: Women Educators, Women Reformers, Female Education, Indian Women.
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