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A study on views of Swami Vivekanand on women education in present Indian context
Authors
Dr. Janardan Singh
Abstract
Swami Vivekanand (1863-1902), a great Indian philosopher, thinker, and
reformer, defines education as the “manifestation of perfection already present
in men”. Vivekanand believed that education should be more than just a
collection of facts; it should be man-making, life-giving, and character-building.
Individuals are the constituents of society, he says strongly, and if society
is to be altered, education must reach everyone—rich and poor. He was also
adamant that women be educated, believing that it is the women who shape the
next generation, and hence the country's destiny. The upliftment of women and
the public was given utmost importance in Vivekanand's educational scheme for
India. Swami Vivekanand believed that a nation's treatment of its women is a
barometer of progress, and that it is impossible to reclaim India's lost
respect and honour unless Indians work to improve women's conditions. Men
and women, he believed, are two wings of a bird, and a bird cannot fly with
only one wing. As a result, he believes that the world's welfare will be
jeopardised until women's conditions improve. Women's education is critical for
both the overall development of the country and the improvement of women's
conditions in India.
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Pages:45-48
How to cite this article:
Dr. Janardan Singh "A study on views of Swami Vivekanand on women education in present Indian context". International Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Vol 7, Issue 5, 2025, Pages 45-48
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