What is meant by counter movements? Explain by giving some exampl… - Vidyadip

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What is meant by counter movements? Explain by giving some examples.

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Counter movements sometimes arise in defence of status quo.
When Raja Ram Mohan Roy campaigned against sati and formed the Brahmo Samaj, defenders of Sati formed Dharma Sabha.
When reformers demanded education for girls, many protested that this would be disaster for Society.
When Reformers campaigned for widow remarriage, they were socially boycotted.

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