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The word 'Harijan' means children of God.

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What is another name for untouchables who do work that Indians consider unclean?

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Why did gandhi rename the untouchables?

Mahatma Gandhi renamed the "untouchables" as "Harijans," which means "children of God," to uplift their social status and fight against the caste system in India. By giving them a new name, Gandhi aimed to promote equality and dignity among all individuals regardless of their caste. This renaming was part of Gandhi's broader efforts to eradicate discrimination and create a more inclusive society.


The lowest caste in India is called Harijans or?

untouchables


What is the meaning of harijans in religion?

Harijans is the name Gandhi gave the chandala caste when he said they were holier than the others because they labored harder.


Who were Untouchables in the Aryan caste system?

The SHUDRAS or the HARIJANS or the DALITS were the untouchables in the Aryans caste system.


What was Gandhi's name for untouchables?

hari jan


What did gandhi do for women and ''untouchables''?

Mahatma Gandhi advocated for the rights and upliftment of women and "untouchables," whom he referred to as Harijans, meaning "children of God." He championed women's participation in the independence movement, encouraging them to take on active roles in social and political spheres. For the untouchables, Gandhi fought against the caste system, promoting their dignity and advocating for their inclusion in society. He emphasized the need for social reform, urging people to treat them with respect and equality.


What was considered the lowest castle system in India?

The Untouchables, called in India the Harijans.


Did the harijans support gandhi?

i think it was the other way round


What was Gandhi's position on separate electorates?

He thought of "separate electorates" for the oppressed class of what were then called untouchables (or Harijans in Gandhi's vocabulary, and dalits in today's language) as a retrograde measure meant to produce permanent divisions within Hindu society. Gandhi earned the hostility of Ambedkar, the leader of the untouchables, but few doubted that Gandhi was genuinely interested in removing the serious disabilities from which they suffered, just as no one doubt that Gandhi never accepted the argument that Hindus and Muslims constituted two separate elements in Indian society.


What has the author Vamanrai A Bhatt written?

Vamanrai A. Bhatt has written: 'The harijans of Maharashtra' -- subject(s): Untouchables, Caste


What are Harijans?

Harijans are the lowest on the Indian and Hindu Caste system. The where traditionally known as 'the untouchables' but a great Indian leader Ghandhi, changed their names to harijans, meaning children of God. Their main jobs where to sweep the streets, kill animals and other gross stuff. They where considered worthless.