Savitribai Phule, an Indian social reformer, educationalist, and poet, was born in Maharashtra on January 3, 1831.
She was the first female teacher of the first women's school in India, established by her and her husband Jyotirao Phule, in Pune in 1848.
Savitribai Phule faced many challenges and social ostracism for her work towards the education of women and Dalits in India. She was even subjected to physical abuse and insults.
Savitribai Phule faced many challenges and social ostracism for her work towards the education of women and Dalits in India. She was even subjected to physical abuse and insults.
Along with Jyotirao Phule, Savitribai Phule worked towards abolishing the practice of untouchability and caste-based discrimination in India.
Savitribai Phule played a key role in the establishment of the Satyashodhak Samaj, an organization that aimed to fight against caste-based discrimination in India.
She wrote and wrote poetry a lot, and her poetry often talked about the struggles of women and people who were left out of society.
In addition to her work towards education and social reform, Savitribai Phule also worked towards improving the healthcare facilities available to people in India.