This quote asserts that the true advancement of any society can be judged by how much its women have been empowered. It highlights the crucial role of gender equality as a benchmark for societal improvement.
Quote by B.R. Ambedkar: “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.”
I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.
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Historical Context
Ambedkar, as India's first Law Minister, championed the Hindu Code Bill to grant women equal rights, believing that women's empowerment was essential for the nation's true progress.
About the Author
Indian jurist, economist, and social reformer who led the campaign for the rights of Dalits — those considered Untouchables under India's caste system. He was the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, adopted in 1950, and converted to Buddhism shortly before his death in 1956. Born into a low-caste family in 1891, he became one of the most educated Indians of his generation.
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