Dr. B.R. Ambedkar And Women Empowerment In Modern India: A Critical Analysis

Prerna Joshi, L.L.M., Guru Nanak Dev University (Regional Campus) Jalandhar

ABSTRACT

“I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.” - B.R. Ambedkar

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was not only the ‘Father of the Constitution’ but also a genius who gained notoriety for being an outstanding radical, philosopher, thinker, jurist, social activist, writer, and critic. He was one of the revolutionaries who spoke out against socioeconomically deprived women. However, simply because he was born an untouchable, his thoughts were never given the considerate consideration they deserved in the cliché of Indian culture. His life's work was primarily focused on remaking society in accordance with modern democratic ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. He had put in sincere efforts to establish solid foundations for codifying a uniform civil code for Hindus and other groups within Indian society. He firmly thought that women's empowerment could only be achieved when women were secure and happy. He actively fought against cruel and discriminatory practises including the devdasi system, child marriages, and family planning. He did all in his power to help women who are linked to harmful activities like prostitution improve.

One of the key ideas in the present circumstances is women's empowerment. The advancement of society's socioeconomic conditions and the mainstreaming of women are both influenced by the empowerment of women. Women's social, economic, and political empowerment is improved, which results in their equal involvement in politics and the decision-making process as well as their active engagement at all stages of development. Power to, power with, and power within are all involved.

This article aims to highlight Dr. Ambedkar's perspective on women's issues in pre- and post-independent India, as well as his contribution to the empowerment and emancipation of Dalit women and other members of society through various constitutional protections. The purpose of this paper is to examine whether or not Dr. Ambedkar's ideas could be accomplished in the modern world.