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Socio-Religious Reform Movements

ICSE · Class 8 · History & Civics

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Meaning and Background

  • A reform movement is a socio-religious movement that aims to reform society.
  • These movements began in the second half of the 19th century.
  • Western education and the impact of western culture helped create a new awareness in India.
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Raja Ram Mohan Roy

  • Born in an orthodox family in Bengal.
  • Had knowledge of many Indian and European languages.
  • Studied Islam and Christianity and believed in the oneness of God.
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Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

  • A great advocate of women's rights.
  • Worked to improve the status of women in India.
  • Helped Bethune set up one of the first schools for girls in Calcutta in 1849.
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Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna Mission

  • Swami Vivekananda was a great disciple of Ramakrishna Paramhansa.
  • He studied Indian and Western philosophies.
  • He was deeply disturbed by poverty and suffering and wanted to reawaken the people of India.

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A socioBorn in an orthodox familyHe worked for women’s rightsA disciple of Ramakrishna ParamhansaShe carried on the work

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