{"id":7533,"date":"2024-06-30T10:36:49","date_gmt":"2024-06-30T09:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icertpublication.com\/?page_id=7533"},"modified":"2026-04-03T08:43:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T03:13:28","slug":"contribution-of-savitribai-phule-to-women-empowerment-education-and-social-issues","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/shodh-sari-2\/shodh-sari-vol-3-issue-3\/contribution-of-savitribai-phule-to-women-empowerment-education-and-social-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Contribution Of Savitribai Phule to Women Empowerment, Education and Social Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Rani, Renu<\/span><\/p>

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DOI: <\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/SARI7718<\/span><\/a><\/p>

Subject: History \/ Education \/ Women\u2019s Studies<\/span><\/p>

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Accepted: May 23, 2024<\/span><\/p>

Published: July 01, 2024<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Thematic Classification: Savitribai Phule, Women Empowerment, Social Reform in India, History of Education, Gender Equality, Social Activism.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Abstract<\/span><\/p>

This study aims to know about the feminist Savitribai Phule\u2019s contribution towards women’s education and others social issues. Savitribai Jyotirao Phule was a renowned social activist, educationist and poet of India who did many drastic changes to society by her remarkable efforts. She had counted among well educated women and attributed for establishing the first girl\u2019s school in Pune in Bhide Wada. This was the great step which was taken by her to educate women. Her motivational ideas should be combined in education because she started a revolutionary wave in the existing period of several parts of education. She also took effort towards many social issues by running drive against child marriage, sati pratha and promoting widow remarriage. She did not stop herself and keep doing campaigning against many other issues like untouchability and worked actively in stopping caste and gender-based discrimination. Savitribai Phule was the first lady teacher of India but along with this she was also known as the first Marathi poetess and inspirational to others.<\/span><\/p>

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Impact Statement<\/span><\/p>

This research paper explores Savitribai Phule’s pioneering efforts in advocating for women’s rights, education, and social reform in 19th-century India. By documenting her role as one of India’s first female teachers and her establishment of the first school for girls, the paper highlights her significant contributions to women’s empowerment and education. Her activism against caste discrimination, child marriage, and support for widow remarriage showcases her holistic approach to social issues. The paper underscores her lasting impact on contemporary social justice movements and educational policies. By drawing parallels to modern-day efforts, the research provides a framework for ongoing and future initiatives in gender equality and social reform. This work serves as a critical resource for scholars, educators, and activists, emphasizing the enduring relevance of Savitribai Phule’s legacy in promoting social justice and empowering marginalized communities.<\/span><\/p>

About Author<\/span><\/p>

Ms. Renu Rani, is working as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Government college, Hansi (Hisar). She completed M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees from KUK, specializing in Organic Chemistry. She has six years teaching experience. Since joining at Govt. College, Hansi in 2018, she has been teaching a range of undergraduate courses including Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Advanced Laboratory Techniques. She is also a head of department t(chemistry) in the college. Beyond academia, she is actively engaging in outreach programs, conducting workshops to inspire young students in science. She is committed to education and research continues to make a substantial impact in the field of chemistry.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cite this Article<\/span><\/p>

APA 7th Style:<\/span> Rani, R. (2024). Contribution of Savitribai Phule to women empowerment, education and social issues. <\/span>Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/span>, <\/span>3<\/span>(03), 60\u201365. <\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/SARI77618<\/span><\/a><\/p>

Chicago 17th Style:<\/span> Rani, Renu. “Contribution Of Savitribai Phule to Women Empowerment, Education and Social Issues.” <\/span>Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/span> 3, no. 3 (2024): 60\u201365. <\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/SARI7718<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>

MLA 9th Style:<\/span> Rani, Renu. “Contribution Of Savitribai Phule to Women Empowerment, Education and Social Issues.” <\/span>Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/span>, vol. 3, no. 3, 2024, pp. 60-65, <\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/SARI7718<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>

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Statements & Declarations<\/span><\/p>

Review Method:<\/span> This article underwent a double-blind peer-review process by independent external experts in History and Gender Studies to evaluate the historical accuracy of the biographical data and the analysis of Savitribai Phule\u2019s socio-educational reforms.<\/span><\/p>

Competing Interests:<\/span> The author Renu Rani declares that there are no financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that could have inappropriately influenced the research findings or the historical discourse presented in this study.<\/span><\/p>

Funding:<\/span> This research was conducted as part of the author\u2019s academic activities at the Government College Hansi, Hisar. No specific external grants or commercial funding were received for this work.<\/span><\/p>

Data Availability:<\/span> The analysis is based on a qualitative study of historical archives, biographical records, and existing literature on the Phule movement. All referenced primary and secondary sources are cited within the manuscript.<\/span><\/p>

License:<\/span> Contribution Of Savitribai Phule to Women Empowerment, Education and Social Issues<\/span> \u00a9 2024 by Renu Rani is licensed under <\/span>CC BY-NC-ND 4.0<\/span>. This work is published by the International Council for Education Research and Training (ICERT).<\/span><\/p>

Ethics Approval:<\/span> As this study is a historical and theoretical review of social issues and does not involve direct experimentation on human participants, it was deemed exempt from formal ethical review by the Institutional Research Committee.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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