{"id":9347,"date":"2026-02-18T23:14:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T17:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bijmrd.com\/?p=9347"},"modified":"2026-02-18T23:14:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T17:44:06","slug":"the-social-awakening-in-colonial-bengal-an-analysis-of-the-second-phase-of-reform-movements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bijmrd.com\/index.php\/volume4-issue1\/the-social-awakening-in-colonial-bengal-an-analysis-of-the-second-phase-of-reform-movements\/","title":{"rendered":"The Social Awakening in Colonial Bengal: An Analysis of the Second Phase of Reform Movements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Author: Tapanjyoti Malakar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DOI Link:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.70798\/Bijmrd\/04010031\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.70798\/Bijmrd\/04010031<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Abstract:<\/strong> The second phase of social reform in colonial Bengal, primarily spanning the mid-19th to the early 20th century, represents a critical transition from elite-led intellectual monotheism to a more structured, massoriented \u201ccultural synthesis.\u201d The movement sought to address deep-rooted social issues by promoting rational thought, ethical reform, and social justice. Central to this reform phase were ideas of humanism, liberalism, and reinterpretation of religious traditions, which encouraged critical engagement with orthodox practices. A major focus of the reform movement was the improvement of women\u2019s status, particularly through initiatives related to education, widow remarriage, and opposition to child marriage. Through legislative measures, public debates, and reformist advocacy, the second phase of social reform played a crucial role in reshaping societal attitudes toward women and laying the foundation for their increased participation in social and public life. The study highlights the historical background, key reformist ideas, and the social impact of this movement, contributing to a nuanced understanding of Bengal\u2019s social transformation during the colonial period.. Ultimately, this research posits that the social awakening of this period provided the moral and psychological framework necessary for the transition from social correction to the political struggle for national sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keywords:<\/strong> Second Social Reform Movement, Colonial Bengal, Social Awakening, Women\u2019s Status, Reformist Ideologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-1-color has-text-color\"><strong>Page No: 231-238<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bijmrd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/231-238.pdf\">download journal<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Author: Tapanjyoti Malakar DOI Link: https:\/\/doi.org\/10.70798\/Bijmrd\/04010031 Abstract: The second phase of social reform in colonial Bengal, primarily spanning the mid-19th to the early 20th century, represents a critical transition from elite-led intellectual monotheism to a more structured, massoriented \u201ccultural synthesis.\u201d The movement sought to address deep-rooted social issues by promoting rational thought, ethical reform, and &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/bijmrd.com\/index.php\/volume4-issue1\/the-social-awakening-in-colonial-bengal-an-analysis-of-the-second-phase-of-reform-movements\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The Social Awakening in Colonial Bengal: An Analysis of the Second Phase of Reform Movements<\/span> Read More 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