History · Women, Caste and Reform
Which of the following approaches was commonly used by nineteenth-century reformers to challenge harmful social practices like Sati or child marriage?
- 1Unconditionally praising and advocating all social practices of Western societies.
- 2Pointing out a verse or sentence in ancient sacred texts that supported their reformist point of view.✓
- 3Publicly name-calling and shaming people who adhered to traditional customs.
- 4Staging violent dharnas against those who followed such practices.
Correct answer
Pointing out a verse or sentence in ancient sacred texts that supported their reformist point of view.
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