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VOL. 2, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Aspects of female education in nineteenth century Bengal
Authors
Ruchi Priya
Abstract
Roles and responsibilities of men and women were important factors to decide
their access to education. The condition of female education was not good in
nineteenth century Bengal but the initiatives for social reforms along with
serious steps towards female education included many crucial aspects related to
the lives of women. Social evils i.e., Sati, child marriage etc. were
criticised and social awareness was spread against it. Female education was
encouraged, though the courses of female education were aimed at making them
good wives and nurturing mothers only rather than their individual growth. Women
were socialising through organisational activities which helped them developing
a group identity and led them towards collective sense of educational
advancement.
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Pages:33-36
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Ruchi Priya "Aspects of female education in nineteenth century Bengal". World Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Vol 2, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 33-36
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