Feminism in Bangladesh seeks equal rights of women in Bangladesh through social and political change. Article 28 of
Bangladesh constitution states that "Women shall have equal rights with men in all spheres of the State and of public life".[1]
History
Feminist movements in
Bangladesh started long before its independence. During the 19th century the social reform movement, mostly carried out by male social leaders, worked to abolish practices such as infanticide,
child marriage, and
widow burning. Women activists in Bangladesh organized to claim their rights during the British and Pakistan period of Bangladesh. They mobilized to fight regarding issues including
violence against women, economic opportunities for women, equal representation in politics for women, reproductive rights, reforming family law, and gender equality in public policies. During the Pakistan period the feminist movement was more focused on politics and national struggles.[2] The feminist movement of the 1970s and 1980s was led by professional women from urban areas.
Issues
Muslim Family Law
The Muslim Family Law was enacted by the British Indian government. Which is discriminatory against women's rights law.[1]
Bangladeshi feminists
Begum Rokeya was a notable feminist, educator, and activist.[3]
Mahmuda Khatun Siddiqua, Bangladeshi poet, essayist, and a pioneering women's liberation activist.
Sultana Kamal is a Bangladeshi lawyer and human rights activist. She serves as the executive director of
Ain o Salish Kendra, a civil rights organization.
Sufia Kamal, Bangladeshi poet, feminist leader, and social activist.
Feminism in Bangladesh seeks equal rights of women in Bangladesh through social and political change. Article 28 of
Bangladesh constitution states that "Women shall have equal rights with men in all spheres of the State and of public life".[1]
History
Feminist movements in
Bangladesh started long before its independence. During the 19th century the social reform movement, mostly carried out by male social leaders, worked to abolish practices such as infanticide,
child marriage, and
widow burning. Women activists in Bangladesh organized to claim their rights during the British and Pakistan period of Bangladesh. They mobilized to fight regarding issues including
violence against women, economic opportunities for women, equal representation in politics for women, reproductive rights, reforming family law, and gender equality in public policies. During the Pakistan period the feminist movement was more focused on politics and national struggles.[2] The feminist movement of the 1970s and 1980s was led by professional women from urban areas.
Issues
Muslim Family Law
The Muslim Family Law was enacted by the British Indian government. Which is discriminatory against women's rights law.[1]
Bangladeshi feminists
Begum Rokeya was a notable feminist, educator, and activist.[3]
Mahmuda Khatun Siddiqua, Bangladeshi poet, essayist, and a pioneering women's liberation activist.
Sultana Kamal is a Bangladeshi lawyer and human rights activist. She serves as the executive director of
Ain o Salish Kendra, a civil rights organization.
Sufia Kamal, Bangladeshi poet, feminist leader, and social activist.