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- Through his nonviolent resistance and advocacy for social justice, he challenged racial discrimination, fought against caste-based inequalities, empowered women, and championed social and economic equality.
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Sep 27, 2019 · How Mahatma Gandhi changed political protest. His non-violent resistance helped end British rule in India and has influenced modern civil disobedience movements across the globe. Widely referred...
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Satyagraha: Pursuing Truth Through Nonviolence
Peace and peaceful existence were embedded in what Gandhi emphasized as the pursuit of truth and honesty; these were central to Gandhi’s teaching (Ferrari et al., 2016; Gandhi, 1940). Although his own writings indicate that his ambition to strive for truth and honesty began through the forgiveness he sought from his father at a young age, it was also evident that such a philosophy was also heavily influenced by his work under oppressive British rule where he witnessed the massacre of innocent...
Combination of Knowledge and Work
According to Gandhi, “the purpose of life is to acquire spiritual knowledge to self-control and activity” or a blending of gyan (knowledge) and karma (work) (Behera, 2016). As part of his social movement in India, Gandhi aspired to advance the social and educational standing of millions of his followers by imparting the idea of the integration of education through craft (Deshmukh, 2010). Examples of basic craft as integrated into the educational structure included, for example, agriculture, s...
Basic Education
Education, for Gandhi, was an essential part of the reconstruction of an India outside of colonial oppression. Central to Gandhi’s perspective on education was Nai Talim, which translates to Basic Education where students were to be educated for lifelong learning through learning crafts that would provide them with a livelihood while covering the cost of the education. Although thought to be too idealistic, the integration of the philosophy of Satya and a focus on craft, or vocational trainin...
Compulsory, Universal
Gandhi’s vision for a practical educational system extended his belief that individuals of his nation should receive the opportunity to advance their place in society through intellectual and practical applications (Ghosh, 2020). To this end, Gandhi envisioned basic education to be free and compulsory for all children, aged 7–14, regardless of gender (Behera, 2016). This effectively integrated women, “untouchables,” and other oppressed minorities into a system of education that was considered...
Mother Tongue
In Gandhi’s version of basic education, mother tongue was a central component for student learning. As a child-centric educational model, the purpose of mother tongue instruction was twofold: to help the child grasp the content clearly by addressing the barriers of colonial language acquisition while simultaneously shifting the emphasis of instruction to one that preserved the cultural and social heritage of its students against that of a system representative of the colonial oppressor (Ferra...
He served as a lawyer, politician, and activist in the struggle for social justice and for India’s independence from British rule. Gandhi is internationally esteemed for his doctrine of nonviolent protest (satyagraha) to achieve political and social progress.
Oct 7, 2022 · Examines Gandhi’s broader social vision, including the upliftment of marginalized communities (Harijans) and women, through economic independence and political participation, reflecting his integral approach to freedom and social justice.
Dec 12, 2023 · Gandhi's activism and advocacy for social justice went beyond just the fight for independence. He also campaigned for the rights of women, the untouchables, and other marginalized communities in India.
Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahatma (“high-souled” or “venerable”) is now used worldwide. He is also called Bapu (“father” or “papa”) in India.
