‘The varied social reform movements had common themes yet were di… - Vidyadip

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‘The varied social reform movements had common themes yet were different.’ Explain.

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For some the concerns were confined to the problems that the upper caste, middle class women and men faced.
For others the injustices suffered by the discriminated castes were central questions.
For some social evils had emerged because of a decline or the true spirit of Hinduism.
For others caste and gender oppression was intrinsic to the religion.
Muslim social reformers actively debated the meaning of polygamy and purdah.
Sati was opposed by the Brahmo Samaj.
Orthodox members of the Hindu community in Bengal formed an organization called Dharma Sabha.

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