Priya Lama
Volume-XI, Issue-IV, July 2023
Volume-XI, Issue-IV, July 2023 | ||
Published Online: 31.07.2023 | Page No: 234-242 | |||
Dr. Ambedkar and
Indian Constitution on the Questions of Women Empowerment
Priya Lama, Research Scholar, Department of
Political Science, University of North Bengal, West Bengal, India | |
Dr. Ambedkar, an Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer who played a crucial role in shaping the destiny of free India, and inspired the Dalit Buddhist Movement and campaigned against social discriminations against untouchables, while the messiah of the depressed sections of society and also a votary of women’s right. He was a first person who to break down the barriers in the way to advancement of women in India and prepared many laws in the constitution of India to empower women. And thus, he laid down the foundation of concrete and sincere efforts by codifying the common Civil Code for Hindus and other sections of our Indian society. Dr. Ambedkar made significant efforts to lead the society on the path of liberty, equality and fraternity. Being a leader of depressed class and founder of Indian constitution, Ambedkar’s perception of women questions, emphasizing their right to education, equal treatment with men, right to property and involvement is the political process resembled the global feminists demand. Hence, the present paper is an attempt to highlight Dr. Ambedkar with Indian constitution on the questions of women empowerment in India. | |
Keywords: Women, Empowerment, Emancipator |