Why was Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain stopped from learning Bangla and English? How did she manage to team these languages?
In those days, English was seen as a language that would expose girls to new ideas, which people thought were not correct for them. Therefore, it was mostly boys who were taught English. However, Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain wished to learn these two languages in addition to Urdu. Fortunately, she got the support of her elder brother and an elder sister and ultimately learnt to read and write Bangla and English.
What changes came to be seen with the emergence of new ideas about education and learning in the 19th century?
"Poor girls drop out of school because they are not interested in getting an education”. Re-read the last paragraph on page 62 and explain why this statement is not true.
How do you think stereotypes, about what women can or cannot do, affect women's right to equality?
Can you describe two methods of struggle that the women's movement used to raise issues? If you had to organise a struggle against stereotypes, about what women can or cannot do, what method would you employ from the ones that you have read about? Why would you choose this particular method?
What are the various ways women apply to fight discrimination and seek justice? [V. Imp.]
Although the literacy rates have increased since independence, what remains the worrying factor with respect to gender?[V. Imp.]
List one reason why learning the alphabet was so important to women like Rashsundari Devi, Ramabai and Rokeya.
Why was Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain stopped from learning Bangla and English? How did she manage to team these languages?
Who set up a Mission in Khedgaon near Pune in 1898? How did the Mission prove beneficial for the women?