100 Years of Self-Respect Movement
2025 marks 100 years of the Self-Respect Movement.
- It was launched by EV Ramasamy (Periyar) in 1925 in Tamil Nadu, who later established the Dravidar Kazhagam and started the Tamil weekly Kudi Arasu (Republic).
- The movement’s objectives were clearly explained in two pamphlets — Namathu Kurikkol and Tiravitak Kalaka Lateiyam.
- It demanded social justice, gender equality, and the rejection of superstitions. Periyar emphasized that social equality was more important than political independence.
- Two important leaders, Annai Meenambal and Veeramal, provided strong leadership in mobilising women.
- The participation of women strengthened the demand for widow remarriage, property rights, and ....
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