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Fatima Sheikh (9 January 1831 – 9 October 1900) was an Indian educator and social reformer, who was a colleague of the social reformers Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule She is widely considered to be India’s first Muslim woman teacher.
Jan 10, 2023 · Fatima Sheikh was an educator and social reformer, who was a colleague of the social reformers Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule. She is widely considered to be India’s first Muslim woman teacher.
Jan 9, 2023 · Fatima Sheikh, often a lost figure in Indian history, was a pioneering teacher, anti-caste activist, proponent of girls’ education, and social reformer in 19th century Maharashtra. Along with Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule, she started the first girls’ school in the country, in spite of loud, threatening opposition.
Jan 9, 2024 · Fatima Sheikh was a prominent figure in the Indian education system during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She is often recognised as India’s first Muslim female teacher and dedicated...
Jan 10, 2024 · But the story of Fatima Sheikh who helped set up the school and sheltered the Phules when they were evicted from their house lies largely forgotten. Regarded to be India’s first Muslim woman teacher, Fatima was a friend and colleague of the Phules.
The forgotten legacy of Fatima Sheikh, India’s first Muslim teacher. Regarded as one of the earliest social reformers, very little is known about the woman who challenged patriarchy and conservative norms.
Apr 7, 2017 · Fatima Sheikh is now widely regarded as the first Muslim woman teacher of the 19th century and it is a badge which Indian Muslim community wears with pride. Although there isn’t much literature available over the lives and works of Fatima Sheikh, there have been attempts made by the government to acknowledge her role.
