Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

In early twentieth-century India, journals written for and sometimes edited by women reflected the tensions between tradition and modernity. They discussed women's education, widowhood, widow remarriage, and the national movement. For example, they debated whether educating women would corrupt them — as conservative Muslims feared — or liberate them, as reformers argued. Second, they addressed the plight of widows: writers like Tarabai Shinde and Pandita Ramabai wrote with passionate anger about the miserable lives of upper-caste Hindu widows. Alongside reform content, some journals also offered household and fashion tips and serialised novels, showing the tension between tradition and change.

Source: Chapter 5, Section 8.1 — Women and Print

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• The question is worth 3 marks, so give two clear examples with brief context — don't just list topics.
• Examiners look for: (1) naming the specific issues (widowhood/widow remarriage, women's education, national movement) and (2) connecting them to the social tensions of the era (orthodox resistance vs. reform).
• Mentioning specific writers (Tarabai Shinde, Pandita Ramabai) or figures (Begum Rokeya) adds precision and can secure full marks.
• Avoid writing a long essay — tight, specific points are rewarded.