Empowerment of Women and other Weaker Sections — Flashcards
Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · History and Political Science
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What was the 'Laatne Morcha' of 1972 and who led it?
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The Laatne Morcha (rolling pin demonstration) was a women's protest in Mumbai in 1972 led by socialist leader Mrinal Gore. Women participated with their rolling pins to protest against scarcity of ess…
Explain the Chipko Movement of 1973 and women's role in it.
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The Chipko Movement was started in 1973 to prevent commercial cutting of trees in Himalayan foothills. Started by Chandiprasad Bhat and Sunderlal Bahuguna, women participated by holding hands and enci…
What triggered the Anti-liquor Movement in Andhra Pradesh in 1992?
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The Anti-liquor Movement started when three youths from Dubuganta village in Nellore district drowned while intoxicated in 1992. Women faced extreme poverty and sorrow due to alcoholism in families. T…
What is the significance of 1975 as International Women's Year?
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The UN declared 1975 as International Women's Year focusing on peace, development, and gender equality. India formed the Committee on Status of Women under Dr. Phulrenu Guha's chairmanship. This led t…
Name any four women's organizations formed after 1975 in Maharashtra.
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1. Stree-mukti Sangharsha Samiti (1975), 2. Streemukti Andolan Samiti by Soudamini Rao in Pune (1977), 3. Stree Anyayavirodhi Manch in Aurangabad, 4. Mahila Dakshata Samiti in Kolhapur, 5. Mahila Hakk…
What rights did the 1952 law give to women?
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The 1952 law recognized: 1. Women's right to alimony, 2. Their share in father's property, 3. Right to streedhan, 4. Made polygamy illegal, 5. Gave women the right to sue for divorce (equal to men). T…
What is the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961?
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The Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961 made both giving and taking of dowry a cognizable criminal offense. It aimed to dismantle the dowry tradition and supported social movements against this practice. Th…
Why was the Dowry Prohibition (Amendment) Act passed in 1984?
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Despite the 1961 law, dowry-related deaths continued with fake reports like 'woman burns while cooking' or 'woman drowns in well'. Investigations revealed dowry as the main cause. Greater awareness le…
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