Jyotirao Phule

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1. When was Jyotirao Phule born?April 11, 1827
2. Where was Jyotirao Phule born?Pune, Maharashtra, India
3. What is the related topics?Social reform movements in India, women's rights, caste system abolition, Indian history
4. Who was Jyotirao Phule?Jyotirao Phule was a social reformer and educator from India who worked hard to make society fairer for everyone.
5. What did Jyotirao Phule and his wife do for girls?In 1848 they opened the first school for girls in Pune, teaching girls to read and write and showing that girls could learn too.

Brahmanical Dominance: The historical and social influence and authority of the Brahmin caste in Indian society and religious practices.
Gulamgiri: A seminal work by Jyotirao Phule, translating to 'Slavery,' which critically examined the caste system and drew parallels with chattel slavery.
Social Emancipation: The process of freeing individuals and groups from oppressive social structures, discrimination, and limitations.