Tamil Nadu Reformers and Reform Movements
Comprehensive analysis of Tamil Nadu reformers, reform movements and social changes.
Learning Content
๐ Reform Movements in Tamil Nadu
Social revival movements in Tamil Nadu in 19-20th century
๐ Reform Movements - Chronology
๐ Movements - Comparison
| Movement | year | Founder | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justice Party | 1916 | T.M. Nair | Non-Brahmin rights |
| Self-esteem movement | 1925 | Periyar | Abolition of caste, equality |
| Dravidian League | 1944 | Periyar | Dravidian pride |
| DMK | 1949 | Annadurai | Political participation |
๐ค Prominent reformers of Tamil Nadu
Leaders who fought for social change
๐ค Major Reformers
๐ Reformers - Comparison
| Chairman | Period | Movement | Major achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Periyar | 1879-1973 | Self-esteem | Abolition of caste, rationality |
| Ayodhya | 1845-1914 | Dravidian Mahasana | Dalit rights |
| Annadurai | 1909-1969 | DMK | Dravidian politics |
| Muthulakshmi | 1886-1968 | Women's rights | Abolition of Devadasi |
๐ Social changes in Tamil Nadu
Major changes brought about by reform movements
๐ Major social changes
๐ Social Changes - Timeline
| year | Change | by whom | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | Reservation starts | Justice Party | BC/SC employment |
| 1925 | A self-respecting marriage | Periyar | No priest needed |
| 1947 | Abolition of Devadasi | Muthulakshmi | Stop exploitation of women |
| 1965 | Anti-Hindi | DMK | Promotion of Tamil language |
| 1967 | Self-Respect Marriage Act | Anna Govt | Legal recognition |
๐ฏ TNPSC Shortcuts - Reformers & Movements
Memorization aids for important questions frequently asked in the exam
๐ฅ TNPSC Important Memorable Formulas
๐ TNPSC Frequently Asked Questions
| question | Answer | remember |
|---|---|---|
| Who started the Self-Esteem Movement? | Periyar (1925) | Pe-25 |
| When is the Justice Party? | 1916 | You are 16 |
| First Dravidian Chief Minister? | Annadurai (1967) | A-67 |
| Devadasi Abolition Act? | 1947 - Muthulakshmi | Te-47-mu |
| When was the Dravidian League? | 1944 | No. 44 |
| Who started DMK? | Annadurai (1949) | D-A-49 |
| UNESCO Award for Periyar? | Prophet of the New World | U-fire |
| Anti-Hindi protest? | 1965 | E-65 |
๐ฏ Quick recall table
| Type | First event | year | person |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Reform Movement | Justice Party | 1916 | T.M. Nair |
| First woman MLC | Legislature | 1926 | Muthulakshmi |
| First Dravidian CM | Tamil Nadu | 1967 | Annadurai |
| The first dalit newspaper | A paisa tamilan | 1907 | Ayodhya |
| Abolition of Devadasi | Law | 1947 | Muthulakshmi |
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