Christian Missionaries Contribution towards Women Education: Special Reference to Andhra Pradesh
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: French East India Companies encouraged the missionaries to spread Christianity however the changing atmosphere and their fortunes in India, especially after defeating the French troops affected the missions as well. The maximum stations in India now were within the ares conquered by the English. The first organised mission work for Muslim women and children, began in February 1884 in Chinna bazar in Guntur. The work among Muslim women was started by Mrs. Unangst, Dr. Kugleraiso gave medical treatment at their home. A school opened for Muslim girls in 1884 Mrs. Jane Rallier was the first single woman to learn Urdu. She worked among Muslim women upto 1903. Mrs. Jessie Thomas was assigned to work in 1908. Miss Thomas had six girls who knew Urdu and who worked with hears teachers and zenana workers.
Author: International Journal of Indian Science and Research
Language: English
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Gender equality
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6967932268
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