Acharya Prashant explains that until about 150 years ago, female literacy in India was nearly zero. He highlights that the systematic denial of education to women was deeply rooted in the preservation of the caste system. Since women possess the power of procreation, controlling them was essential to prevent inter-caste marriages. If women were educated and free to choose their partners, the entire caste structure would collapse. He references the Bhagavad Gita, noting that even Arjun expressed concerns about the intermingling of castes and the birth of 'Varna-Sankar' (hybrid offspring) if women were not controlled during times of war. This cultural norm aimed to keep women suppressed to maintain caste purity. He emphasizes that modern women are often unaware of the forces that historically oppressed them or the individuals who fought for their rights. He credits reformers like Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Jyotiba Phule, Savitribai Phule, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar for the freedoms women enjoy today. Acharya Prashant specifically discusses Dr. Ambedkar's role in drafting the Hindu Code Bill, which sought to grant women equal rights in property and divorce. When the bill faced heavy resistance from those who believed it would destroy traditional culture, Dr. Ambedkar resigned from his position as Law Minister. The speaker urges women to understand this history to avoid being enslaved by the same forces in new forms.