Bust of Savitribai Phule Indian social reformist Savitribai Phule challenged the caste system and pioneered education for women. (more) Savitribai Phule Indian social reformer and educator Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Savitribai-Phule Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

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　　What challenges did Savitribai Phule face in her work? Phule faced hostility from society, especially orthodox Brahmins. She was often verbally abused and had stones, mud, and dung thrown at her on the way to her school.

　　How did Savitribai Phule contribute to social reform? Phule campaigned against child marriage, infanticide, and sati. She opened shelters for widows and destitute women and provided education for them. She also supported Satyashodhak marriage, organized without a priest or dowry.

　　Savitribai Phule (born January 3, 1831, Naigaon [now in Maharashtra state], India—died March 10, 1897, Poona [now Pune]) was social reformer and pioneer of education for women in India. She was one of the first female teachers in India and opened several schools for girls with her husband, Jyotirao Phule. She also played a key role in the Satyashodhak Samaj (“Society of Truth Seekers”), a society founded by Jyotirao Phule in 1873 to promote social equality. Together the Phules challenged caste hierarchy and discrimination. Savitribai Phule is often cited as a role model for women’s empowerment and feminism in India. ...(100 of 734 words)

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