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The video discusses the challenges faced by women in 1860s India, focusing on Kadambini Bose and Kadambini Ganguly who were trailblazers in women's education and empowerment. Kadambini Bose became the first woman to take the entrance exam for Calcutta University, leading to the establishment of Bethune College for women. Kadambini Ganguly, the first woman at Calcutta Medical College, faced discrimination but excelled and advocated for women's rights. She pursued further qualifications in gynecology and pediatrics and remained dedicated to empowering women despite societal challenges. The video concludes with a recitation on knowledge, freedom, and truth, emphasizing the importance of being truthful and independent, while encouraging support for reporting on the quint.com website.
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In this segment of the video, it discusses the societal norms and challenges faced by women in 1860s India, highlighting the birth of the reformist Brahmo Samaj movement and the story of Kadambini Bose, a trailblazing woman who questioned patriarchy and stereotypes. Kadambini’s father, Kishore Bose, ensured she received English education against family and village opposition. Despite obstacles, Kadambini became the first woman to take the entrance exam for Calcutta University, leading to the transformation of Bethune School into Bethune College for women. Kadambini and Chandra Mukhi became the first female graduates in South Asia, marking a significant step towards women’s education and empowerment in India during that time.
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In this segment of the video, it discusses the life of Kadambini Ganguly who married Dwarkanath at a young age despite societal resistance. Kadambini’s relationship with Dwarkanath was based on mutual love, sensitivity, and intelligence. She went on to enroll in medical school, becoming the first woman at Calcutta Medical College in 1884. Despite facing challenges and discrimination from some professors, Kadambini achieved the Graduate of Medical College of Bengal degree in 1886. She faced further difficulties in her career as a doctor due to not having an MB degree, but she remained dedicated to her goal of empowering women in Bengal.
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In this part of the video, it is discussed how Dr. Kadambini Ganguly, facing stereotypes, pursued further qualifications in gynecology and pediatrics by training in Dublin, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. Upon her return to India, she excelled as a senior doctor and also began private practice. Dr. Ganguly advocated for women and workers’ rights, even speaking against the partition of Bengal in 1906. She faced societal challenges but continued her selfless service, treating patients regardless of caste or occupation. Despite criticism, she remained dedicated to her work, exemplified by conducting a successful operation before passing away in 1923 at the age of 62.
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In this part of the video, the speaker recites a poem about knowledge, freedom, and truth. They emphasize the importance of being truthful, unafraid, and independent. The speaker encourages support for their reporting by becoming a member on the quint.com website to help fund the pursuit of truth.