What year did Periyar found the Self-Respect Movement?
1919
1924
1926
1930
Answer
In 1926, Periyar E. V. Ramasamy, a prominent social reformer and leader in India, founded the Self-Respect Movement. This movement aimed to challenge the prevailing social hierarchies, particularly the caste system and Brahminical dominance. Periyar advocated for social equality, women's rights, and the eradication of superstitions and rituals.
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