From Poet to Activist: Sarojini Naidu and Her Battles against Colonial Oppression and Misogyny in 20th-Century India

Authors

Madisyn Staggs, Morehead State University

Abstract

Sarojini Naidu was a prominent poet and activist during the early twentieth century, yet few have ever heard her name. A child prodigy turned romantic poet, she shocked the world with her words and used her growing fame to advocate for Indian independence alongside famous nationalist Mahatma Gandhi. Her fluidity as a poet helped her captivate international audiences, and her charisma moved the masses to support her causes. Fighting for nationalism, she never forgot about her sisters, and Indian women still celebrate Naidu today for her impact as a feminist. Naidu’s poetic mastery, her charisma as an orator, and her political influence have since been forgotten, but this article intends to restore her status as an international icon and remind people of her merit.

First Page

60

Last Page

78

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Recommended Citation

Staggs, Madisyn (2021) "From Poet to Activist: Sarojini Naidu and Her Battles against Colonial Oppression and Misogyny in 20th-Century India," Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History: Vol. 11: Iss. 1, Article 5.
DOI: 10.20429/aujh.2021.110105
Available at: https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/aujh/vol11/iss1/5