Modern Social Reform Movements
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Major Social Reformers and their Works |
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Name of Reformer |
Organization / Movement |
Key Contribution |
Objective / Impact |
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Swami Dayananda Saraswati |
Arya Samaj (1875) |
Slogan: "Return to the Vedas"; opposed idol worship and the caste system. |
Revival of ancient culture and checking the blind imitation of the West. |
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Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar |
Widow Remarriage Movement |
Led to the passing of the 'Widow Remarriage Act' in 1856; emphasized female education. |
Improving the condition of widows and spreading girl-child education. |
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Jyotirao Phule |
Satyashodhak Samaj |
Struggled for the education of Shudras, Dalits, .... | |
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