Revisiting Gandhian Thought: An Epilogue to the Women’s Emancipation

Year 2020, Volume: 6 Issue: 2, 278 - 286, 25.12.2020

Salman Sıddıque Naseem Bano

https://doi.org/10.46849/guiibd.832659

Abstract

The most remarkable feature that underlies the practical philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi is that, he attempted to achieve changes in the society not on a superficial level however at a more profound level. The change must be brought from very deeper level, this is the thing that he thought and worked upon until his last day to heavenly abode, subsequently setting a model for the future ages to follow. Gandhi’s influence made women aware of their potential in contemporary society he gave them encouragement and confidence, making them realise that the they are equal human being as men, and their role is important as men in society and both men and women are supplementary and dependent to each other. So, women’s role is important for freedom fight so, national movement would not succeed without their involvement. He gave extraordinary consideration to the situation of untouchables. The pitiable situation of women in Indian culture additionally drew his attention. In this paper, I will be discussed about the Gandhian concept womanhood and how he made women capable to take participation in various in household , society and in national movements. Gandhi always included women in his discussion of ‘human being.’ Gandhi brought out them of their homes and made them participate in social and political activities. Gandhi, however, remained mostly within the traditional patriarchal framework.

Keywords

Satyagrah, Indian National Movement, Women

Gandhi Düşüncesini Yeniden Anlamak: Kadınların Özgürleşmesine Bir Sonsöz

Abstract

The most remarkable feature that underlies the practical philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi is that he attempted to achieve changes in the society not on a superficial level however at a more profound level the change must be brought from very deeper level, this is the thing that he thought and worked upon until his last day to heavenly abode, subsequently setting a model for the future ages to follow. According to him the change must be brought from very deeper level. Gandhi’s influence made women aware of their potential in contemporary society he gave them encouragement and confidence, making them realize that they are equal human being as men, and their role is important as men in society and both men and women are supplementary and dependent to each other. So, women’s role is important for freedom fight so, national movement would not succeed without their involvement. I will be discussed about the Gandhian concept, womanhood and how he made women capable to take participation in various sphere like, household, society and national movements. Gandhi always included women in his discussion of “human being”. He brought out them of their homes and made them participate in social and political activities.

Keywords

Gandhi, KAdın, Özgürlük, Hindistan

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