Answer the following questions in brief.

For which reforms were the women’s movements in the pre-independence period fighting?

The women’s movements in the pre-independence period were fighting for eliminating injustice and exploitation against women, helping them lead a respectful and socially active life. Some of the reforms it demanded were:

• Widow re-marriage

• Women education

• Right to vote

After Independence, women were granted equal political rights by the constitution, however the social struggle for equality continued.