Which of the following social movements enabled Nikita and many others like her to make a police complaint when faced with violence from the partner?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Women’s Movement
Option (1) Women’s Movement — Correct. In the mid-1970s the women’s movement in India was renewed, and it took up new issues, above all violence against women. Its campaigns brought important legal changes on dowry, sexual harassment and the rights of women. Because of these campaigns, a woman like Nikita can file a police complaint against violence from her partner.
Option (2) Dalit Movement — Incorrect. The Dalit movement fights caste discrimination and untouchability. Its concern is the dignity and rights of Dalits, not violence within a couple.
Option (3) Tribal movement — Incorrect. Tribal movements such as the Jharkhand movement fight for land, forests and identity of adivasis, not for laws on violence against women.
Option (4) Environmental Movement — Incorrect. Environmental movements such as Chipko protect forests, rivers and livelihoods from damage; they have no link with violence from a partner.
NCERT (2025-26): “Post 1947 … In the mid–1970s, there was a renewal of the women’s movement in India. Some call it the second phase of the Indian women’s movement. While many of the concerns remained the same that there were changes both in terms of organisational strategy, as well as, ideologies. Apart from organisational changes, there were new issues that were focussed upon. For instance, violence against women. Over the years, there have been numerous campaigns that have been taken up. You may have noticed that application for school forms have both father’s and mother’s names. This was not always true. Likewise, important legal changes have taken place thanks to the campaign by the women’s movement. Issues of land rights, employment have been fought alongside rights against sexual harassment and dowry.” |