She reformed soceity for women - Tribute to her beliefs

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Imagine a teacher going to school and is scolded by soceity rather than respected. Teacher carrying two saari so that on getting dirty, she can change after reaching school and teaches her students. How worse the situation was. Even distressing is that she is in most respectable profession i.e. teaching yet such disgrace. But why? Because at that times education for girls is sin and Savitri Phule and her husband wanted to bring reforms by educating girls.. She was one of the first female teachers in India and opened several schools for girls with her husband, Jyotirao Phule. She also played a key role in the Satyashodhak Samaj (“Society of Truth Seekers”), a society founded by Jyotirao Phule in 1873 to promote social equality. Together the Phules challenged caste hierarchy and discrimination. Savitribai Phule is often cited as a role model for women’s empowerment and feminism in India.


Pioneer of Women’s Education
In the 19th century, education was rare for women. Savitribai and Jyotiba Phule defied social norms by starting India's first women's school in 1848 at Bhide Wada, Pune. Despite opposition, they expanded to three schools with 150 female students by 1851, attracting more girls than government schools. 

However, due to family disapproval of their progressive endeavours, Savitribai Phule and Jyotiba Phule were compelled to leave their home.

Savitribai furthered her commitment by hiring India's first Muslim woman teacher, Fatima Begum Sheik. They also established educational trusts for marginalized communities. 

In 1852, the British government honoured Savitribai as the best teacher for her contributions to education.

In addition to her efforts as a social reformer, Savitribai Phule was a skilled poet. She published Kavya Phule in 1854 and Bavan Kashi Subodh Ratnakar in 1892, along with a notable poem titled "Go, Get Education."

Her work in poetry reflected her commitment to education and empowerment. One of her famous quotes captures her belief in the importance of education: "A woman without education is like a banyan tree without roots or leaves."

 Savitribai Phule, originally illiterate, was taught to read and write by her husband, Jyotirao Phule, defying societal norms against women's education. 
Despite facing challenges and untouchability, she remained committed to her cause. Savitribai passed away on 10 March 1897 while caring for a bubonic plague patient, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations.

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