Our plucky sisters resist” Indian Women and the Passive Resistance Campaign of 1913
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During the first half of the 20th century, Indian women, were at the forefront of protest politics: the 1913 and 1946 passive resistance strikes, and the Defiance campaign of 1952 are examples of women’s courageous and bold participation. Yet, we know very little about their activities. During the 1913 passive resistance campaign, over 20,000 Indians, both indentured and non-indentured laborers, men and women participated. Women of different castes, linguistic and religious groups bravely courted arrest and endured imprisonment, in a cause they believed was worthy of challenging the state. ....
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