Educational Reform:
Commitment to Education for All:
Advocate for Women’s Education:
Widow Remarriage and Social Issues:
Early Efforts Against Child Marriage:
Advocacy for Widow Remarriage:
Response to Critics:
Compassion for Widows:
Pursuit of Social Change:
The Hindu Widow Remarriage Act 1856:
Challenges and Impact:
Campaign Against Polygamy:
Death of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar:
Introduction:
The Widow Remarriage Movement spearheaded by Iswarchandra Vidyasagar ended in what many consider an “unavoidable defeat.” Despite his efforts, the movement faced significant challenges, the impact of the legislation was limited.
Key Points of the Movement:
Challenges Faced:
Conservative Nature of the Legislation:
Legacy of the Movement:
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