Swami Vivekananda delivered a lecture titled "The Women of India" at Cambridge on December 17, 1894, addressing misconceptions about Indian women amidst prevalent bigotry in America. He expressed his deep respect for Indian women, referring to them as his mothers and sisters, and highlighted the support he found from various noble women in America. Vivekananda emphasized the rich historical context of Indian women, noting their rights and the concept of village communities within Aryan ancestry, which he argued played a crucial role in shaping political institutions. He aimed to present a more accurate and respectful view of Indian women to his audience.

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