List one reason why learning the alphabet was so important to women like Rashsundari Devi, Ramabai and Rokeya.

There was a time when women’s access to education was restricted. Women were not allowed to read, write and learn. In the background of this, learning the alphabet by women like Rashundari Devi, Ramabai and Rokeya was important as they not only became literate but independent too. No doubt, in the world of stereotypes education gives equal standing to women in a society.


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