This issue, although distinctly smaller during the era, preluded what was to eventuate; men empowering women. ... Western ideals fused with Indian resentment, made Gender and Imperialism very important notions. ... Initially, Gandhi included no women in his original group of 70 satyagraha and this drew considerable resentment throughout many of the 'now' blossoming female freedom fighters. 14 Naidu, a close friend of Gandhi and fellow nationalist leader insisted on joining him, and in doing so set a precedence for other women, climaxing in her being the first women arrested in t...

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