Role of Women in The Indian Freedom Movement

The history of struggle movement of India and fight against imperialism would be incomplete without accounting the contribution of women and their sacrifices. Women fought with true spirit, selflessness and undismayed courage during the freedom movement. Many females have played the most imperative part in making India free from the Colonial Rule. Their conscientious and admirable involvement in the freedom struggle is evident. The participation of women in the freedom struggle and in national consciousness is praiseworthy and remarkable. Women tried to change the ideology and perception of orthodox and stereotype person who thought women were meant to do only household works. India got Freedom after a long and difficult struggle. To ignore the contributions and dedication of women to the Indian independence struggle would be injustice to the history. To raise awareness of the many women who participated in struggle for Indian independence. This paper examines their contributions to the cause. It attempts to highlight the contribution that women have had in the Indian National Movement.