Advancement of Education for Muslim Women in Colonial Bengal (1813-1947)
Volume-XIII, Issue-III, April 2025
Volume-XIII, Issue-III, April 2025 |
Received: 27.02.2025 | Accepted: 24.04.2025 | Published Online: 30.04.2025 | Page No: 171-181 | ||||
Advancement of Education for Muslim Women in Colonial Bengal (1813-1947) Sk Asif Iqbal, Asst. Prof, Dept. of History, Vivekananda Mahavidyalaya, Burdwan, West Bengal, India | ||
ABSTRACT | ||
In the conservative society of Bengal, the opportunities available to Muslim girls were limited until the early 19th century. Girls were unable to attend school or receive modern education since they were confined to their homes. With the advent of modernism in the Muslim community throughout the latter part of the 19th century inspired significant transformations in all spheres of life for the Muslims of Bengal. This class was able to give up their outdated meditational theories regarding women's education. Starting in the second part of the 19th century, several assemblies and associations were formed in different regions of Bengal with the assistance of passionate individuals to advance women's education. From the early 20th century, the government also recognised the importance of educating Muslim women. The British administration implemented a variety of steps to promote the education of women in Bengal. The efforts of the government aided the expansion of female education across all communities. However, the limitations of the colonial rule may be seen in this effort. By virtue of this circumstance and changing social environment, Muslim girls were able to educate themselves and take their first steps towards modernity. | ||
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