Question 3Discuss contrasting philosophies and approachesGS1GS1
Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar had contrasting philosophies and approaches on caste and social reform.
Main Body
Caste and social reform were at centre of Gandhi's and Ambedkar's reforms including the political freedom.
Contrasting philosophies of Gandhi and Ambedkar:
1Ambedkar supported English education while Gandhi opposed it.
2Ambedkar considered religion as centre between man and man while Gandhi considered it between man and God.
3Ambedkar vowed for caste annihilation, Gandhi vowed for caste assimilation.
4Ambedkar viewed scientific education to be the model while Gandhi inclined for traditional model.
5Ambedkar supported heavy modern [illegible]
6Ambedkar wanted separate electorate, Gandhi opposed it.
7Ambedkar wanted a formal political way to eradicate caste menace, Gandhi asked for transformation of inner self.
8Ambedkar Gandhi supported caste by occupation.
However there were certain similarities as well -
▷ Both supported idea of social reform and political reform equally.
▷ Both supported constructive work for the communitee.
▷ Both supported education of the downtrodden.
▷ Both vowed no political freedom without social freedom.
— Kanishk Aggarwal · AIR 72
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Conclusion
Thus, ideas of our freedom fighters overwhelm to date to have an influence in India.
15 words
- Clear enumeration of contrasting views
- Covers multiple dimensions (education, religion, electoral system)
- Attempts to show similarities as well
- Relevant to both social and political history
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Topper
Kanishk Aggarwal
AIR 722025
Subject & Paper
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Topic
The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country
Social reformers and caste
Gandhi vs Ambedkar philosophies
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