The Reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
India

The Reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

Vidyasagar’s reformism was unusually practical: he argued from scripture when law required it, rewrote schoolbooks when education required it, built institutions when policy faile…

The Educator Savitribai Phule
India

The Educator Savitribai Phule

Savitribai Phule’s historical importance extends beyond the familiar label of “first woman teacher.” She helped turn education into a challenge to both caste hierarchy and gender…