The following article revisits Kanuparti Varalkashmamma’s literary contributions to social change and improving women’s lives.

Anandibai went from being married at the age of nine by her orthodox family to becoming India's first female doctor of Western medicine.

Ali was the president of the All India Women's Conference and a founding member of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

Das remains cemented in Bengali history through her liberal outlook, individualism, and reformist efforts.

Owing to her brilliance, Janaki was selected as a research fellow under C V Raman but she constantly faced gender and caste discrimination.

As a feminist, Abala Bose dedicated her life to championing the liberal cause, one that would put men and women on the same footing.

Fatima valued individual rights over social validation. The same is evident through her unapologetic and revolutionary contributions.

Azizun Nisa’s role as a strategist and her engagements have been overlooked in the mainstream narrative.

Ramadevi devoted herself towards the promotion of Khadi, skilling and training women, and basic education.

The act of writing and publishing a critique of  patriarchy, entirely in English, was a giant act of rebellion on Iqbalunnisa Hussain’s part