Savitribai Phule
Indian social reformer (1831–1898) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Savitribai Phule (pronunciationⓘ) was one of the first female teachers in India,[5] a social reformer, and poet. Along with her husband, Jyotiba Phule in Maharashtra, she played a vital role in improving women's rights in India. She is considered to be the pioneer of India's feminist movement. She strived to abolish discrimination and unfair treatment of people based on caste and gender. She and her husband were pioneers of women's education in India.[6][7] They started their first school for girls in 1848 in Pune at Tatyasaheb Bhide's residence or Bhidewada.[8]
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Savitribai Jyotirao Phule | |
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Born | (1831-01-03)3 January 1831 |
Died | 10 March 1897(1897-03-10) (aged 66) |
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Occupation(s) | Teacher, activist, social reformer |
Era | 1831- 1897[2] |
Organization | Satya Shodhak Samaj[3] |
Known for | Girl's education,[3] Women's emancipation[3] |
Notable work | • Bavankashi Subhodh Ratnakar [4] |
Spouse | Jyotirao Phule |
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