The Incredible Story of India's Revolutionary Feminist: Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy (1886-1968)

The term 'trailblazer' is often used casually nowadays, but in the early twentieth century, there was a woman who epitomized it by shattering barriers at every turn. Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy who holds many firsts to her name was an outstanding Indian woman of her time. She was an eminent med...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-06, Vol.16 (6), p.e62644
Main Authors: R, Saranya, Ramanathan, Amrita, Bharkavi Sk, Indu, Balasubramaniam, Murali
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Archives & records
Breastfeeding & lactation
Cancer
Children & youth
Education
Empowerment
Females
Hospitals
Leadership
Schools
Surgeons
Women
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Summary:The term 'trailblazer' is often used casually nowadays, but in the early twentieth century, there was a woman who epitomized it by shattering barriers at every turn. Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy who holds many firsts to her name was an outstanding Indian woman of her time. She was an eminent medical practitioner who wore multiple hats throughout her life as an educator, a lawmaker, and a social reformer. She sacrificed her lifetime for women's upliftment and children especially the underprivileged. She played a pivotal role in establishing one of India's largest cancer institutes as a 'mission' to provide treatment among all sections of people regardless of their socio-economic background. The main purpose of this article is to highlight the indisputable contribution of Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy in the fields of medicine, education, law, and much more.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.62644