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Women, Caste, and Reform — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social StudiesWomen, Caste, and Reform2 Marks
Question
What was the aim of Brahmo Samaj?
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Answer

Brahmo Samaj wanted the women to acquire a respectable status in the society. It condemned Sati, was against the Purdah System, opposed child marriage and polygamy.

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