Widow reform movement and widow burning debates in India
The article surveys Brahmin reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's campaign to end widow burning and introduce widow remarriage in Bengal. It details resistance from orthodox segments, the public response, and the reformer's arguments grounded in ancient texts and social justice, highlighting the struggle within Indian society over tradition and modern reform.
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