Tribal Women’s Valiant Contributions to India’s Fight for Freedom
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20179433 |
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| Authors | Pravin Kumar Mishra (Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, corresponding author), Sangya Tripathi (Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 314-330 |
| Publication date | 2024-12-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Indian Historical Review (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0376-9836 • E-ISSN: 0975-5977 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/03769836241287167 |
| OpenAlex | W4404861916 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 7 |
The sacrifice made by Indian women will take precedence above all others. The narratives of tribal women’s bravery, selflessness and sacrifice in the struggle for freedom are abundant. Many of us are unaware that hundreds of women fought alongside their male colleagues in battle. They fought with unwavering courage and true passion. The Indian tribal women broke free from several limitations and their traditional duties and obligations focused on the home. Therefore, the contribution of tribal women to the struggle for freedom and the national awakening is simply amazing and deserving of appreciation. An unrecorded, unheard of, and invisible aspect of India’s independence fightback is the role played by women liberation fighters in India. Everyone emphasises the significance of the masculine freedom fighter. However, achieving independence in India would have remained an impossible goal without the contributions of female freedom fighters. Many people are oblivious of their transformation from sati practitioners, victims of domestic violence, ignorant citizens and second-class citizens to outstanding liberation fight leaders. Participating in the Non-Cooperation Movement, doing satyagraha, propagating khadi and striking drinking establishments are just a few examples where Indian women have contributed significantly to this journey. Their contribution to the fight for freedom has been significant and honourable. When most of the men were incarcerated, a good thing occurred. Women of Bhart entered the realm of the struggle for independence. They had always made a contribution to the cause of freedom, but the British administration had been shocked by their unmatched fervour. The enormous awakening among Indian women and their role in Indian politics, the British Home Secretary had to concede, had troubled him more than anything else
Freedom of the press · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Gender Studies · Law · Politics and Conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Middle East · South Asian Studies and Conflicts · South Asian Studies and Diaspora
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