Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's View on Gender Equality and Women Emancipation

Abstract

Dr. Ambedkar was not only the father of Indian Constitution; he was a great political leader, freedom fighter, thinker, philosopher, economist, editor, writer and the Social reformer. The first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru said; ―Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar was a symbol of revolt against all oppressive features of the Hindu Society‖. Dr. Ambedkar argued for extensive economic and social rights for women. He stated that women should be given all round development importantly social education, their well being and socio-cultural right. He emphasized that each and every section of Indian women be given their due share and it is a must to maintain and protect dignity and modesty of women. Dr. Ambedkar tried an adequate inclusion of women‘s right in the political vocabulary and constitution of India. And his deep concern and feelings for all round development of women is expressed from his each sentence and word. Hence, my paper will be concentrating on Ambedkar‘s views on Women‘s empowerment and Gender equality.