The Self respect Movement of Periyar E V R focussed on 1 Eliminating the Purdah system for women in ...........

Modern Indian History 1947-1970

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The Self-respect Movement of Periyar E.V.R. focussed on

1. Eliminating the Purdah system for women in certain communities

2. Providing public health and sanitation facilities for the poorest families

3. Getting social justice for the untouchables

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Explanation:

The movement began in 20th century in the Madras Presidency.
• In order to eradicate this evil practice individual and institutional efforts were made. These movements were directed mainly in removing the disabilities suffered by Harijans in regard to drawing of water from public wells, getting entry into temples and admission into schools.
• In 1970 the UNESCO praised and adorned Periyar with the title “Socrates of South Asia”.
• A number of political parties in Tamil Nadu, such as DravidaMunnetraKazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna DravidaMunnetraKazhagam (AIADMK) owe their origins to the Self-respect movement.